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Which kind of bonds are most easily broken in water?

A. ionic
B. peptide
C. disulfide
D. single covalent
E. double covalent

Asked by Waples661

Answer (2)

Ionic bonds break most easily in water..

Answered by kitty5 | 2024-06-10

Ionic bonds are the most easily broken in water because water's polar nature can effectively destabilize ionic interactions. Peptide, disulfide, and covalent bonds require more energy to break compared to ionic bonds. Therefore, the correct answer is A: ionic.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23

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