Question

Water is a common solvent in solutions. when a solute dissolves in water, the water molecules are attracted to and surround the individual solute particles. this process is called _____​

Answer 1

Answer: Hydration

Hydration is the process of solute particles being surrounded by water molecules arranged in a specific manner. Hydration helps to stabilize aqueous solutions by preventing the positive and negative ions from coming back together and forming a precipitate.