Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Salts readily dissolve in water.
B)Water molecules are formed by hydrolysis.
C)Water freezes from the top down.
D)Water is formed as a part of a dehydration synthesis reaction.
E)Water is a polar molecule.

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Water molecules are not formed by hydrolysis, but are rather formed by the combination of hydrogen and oxygen atoms through a process called covalent bonding. Hydrolysis is a process in which a larger molecule is broken down into smaller molecules by the addition of water.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE