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Are you asking why ink spreads and paper doesn't when water is spilled on a page? Ink is water soluble so it dissolves and spreads. Paper is not water soluble (although it will get soggy) so it doesn't dissolve.

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Q: Ink from an ordinary fountain pen spreads if water is spilled on pagewritten on paper does not spread when water is spilled on it?
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