What is an ionic solid? The opposite chargers are held together by using electrostatic attraction. Water separates the attraction between ions in an ionic solid by replacing the water molecules and ions. The positive end of the water molecule attracts the negative end of the ionic solid.  The negative end of a water molecule attracts the positive end of the ionic solid. Water molecule separates the ionic solid.   Water molecule dissociates the ionic solid. Ions are surrounded by solvent molecules. Ions are solvated. Water is functions as a solvent in ionic compounds.  There are two kinds of ionic solids The ionic compound dissolves in Water The ionic compound does not dissolve in Water The Ionic compound dissolves in Water The electrostatic attraction between the ions in an ionic solid is lesser than compared with the attraction between the ions and water molecules. It is called a soluble substance. The Ionic compound does not dissolve in Water The electrostat...