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Many ionic crystals dissove in water bec...

Many ionic crystals dissove in water because

A

Water is an amphiprotic solvent

B

Water is a high boiling liquid

C

The process is accompanied by a positive heat of solution

D

Water decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to salvation

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D
Water is a polar solvent so it decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation.
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