Why Do Salt Crystals Form in a Pan of Seawater

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Multiple Choice

Why do salt crystals form in a pan of seawater from which the water has been evaporated?

• A) In the absence of water,sodium and chloride form ionic bonds and aggregate into crystals.
• B) In the absence of water,chloride donates electrons to sodium and the compounds aggregate into crystals.
• C) In the absence of water,sodium and chloride share electrons in a stable bond that permits crystal formation.
• D) In the absence of water,sodium and chloride form hydrogen bonds and aggregate into crystals.
• E) In the absence of water,sodium and chloride form covalent bonds and aggregate into crystals.

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