An ionic solid is dissolved in water. Which of the following statements BEST describes what has occurred?

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An ionic solid is dissolved in water.  Which of the following statements BEST describes what has occurred?

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The ionic crystal lattice vaporizes on contact with water and the resulting gas dissolves in the water.

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The ionic crystal lattice melts on contact with water and homogeneously disperses into the water.

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The ionic solid has reacted with the water to form a metal oxide.

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The polar water molecules hydrate the ions (closely surrounding them) on the surface of the crystalline solid allowing the ions to separate from the crystal lattice.

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