An example of the process of solvation would be a salt crystal dissolving in a

large glass of water. What actually happens on the molecular level? *

A. Solvent molecules bind covalently to solute molecules

B. lonic compounds are formed

C. Solute ions separate from solvent molecules

D. Solvent molecules surrond solute ions.

When a salt crystal dissolves in a large glass of water formed the solvent molecules surround the solute ions at the molecular level.

Explanation:

Solvation is defined as the interaction of solute particles to the solvent which stabilises the solute species in solution.

If a crystal of salt is dissolved in water, each of the ions forms of the salt will surround the water molecule. The strong covalent bonds of the water molecule will pull the ions of the crystal salt into the solution. The ions formed will now be surrounded by water molecules which is dipolar. The separated ions get thoroughly mixed in the water.