Explain the difference between the terms dissolve and dissociate. Then, (ii) explain why ionic substances must dissociate to dissolve in water while covalent substances do not have to dissociate to dissolve in water.

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Explain the difference between the terms dissolve and dissociate. Then, (ii) explain why ionic substances must dissociate to dissolve in water while covalent substances do not have to dissociate to dissolve in water.

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