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How do substances dissolve in water?

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I believe it's because waters two hydrogen and one oxygen bonds attract other oppositely charged bonds of other molecules. Oxygen is -, hydrogen is +. The attraction is strong enough to break other bonds.

I think this is correct, but don't take my word for it. It was the best I could come up with.

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