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Water is called a solvent, because of the many things that dissolve in it.

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What are solids called when they do not dissolve in water?

insoluble


What are solids that don't dissolve called?

Solids that do not dissolve are called insoluble solids. These substances do not dissolve in water or other solvents due to their chemical properties. Examples include sand, chalk, and plastic.


What is water called when solids dissolve in it?

This phenomenon is called dissolution.


What is water called if some solids can dissolve in it?

The water would then be called a solvent


Why would ionic solids most likely dissolve in water?

Ionic solids most likely dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent.


What word is used to describe solids that dissolve in water?

Water is the solvent.


Why isn't that the solids doesn't dissolve in water?

because the solid is not a water


What is water called when some solids will dissolve in it?

This phenomenon is called dissolution.


What water is a because some solids will dissolve in it?

makes no sense


Solids that dissolve in water?

Salt, sugar, and baking soda are examples of solids that dissolve in water. When these substances are mixed with water, they break down into molecules or ions and disperse throughout the water, forming a homogeneous solution.


Will all solids dissolved in water?

No, not at all. In fact most solids are INsoluble. Some solids (such as metals, stones, wood) don't dissolve while other solids like sugar or salt do dissolve. Water is a polar molecule, therefore it can dissolve only polar substances and many ionic compounds. However, it cannot dissolve non-polar substances.


Will solids dissolve in water?

Many solids are soluble in water; other are not soluble.