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Does high pH water have a lower capacity as a solvent to dissolve more because of the electrolytes and minerals already in the water?

Just a random question. I have some water with a pH of 8.8 and had the thought of using to make things like powdered gatorade, coffee, tea, etc.
gpt
It depends on the ions that are already in the water. If the ions are also the same ions that are in the substance you are trying to dissolve, then the substance will dissolve less. If the ions can react with the ions in the substance you are trying to dissolve, then the substance will dissolve more. And if neither of these occur, then your water will behave just as pure neutral water in terms of dissolving your substance.