You Drop a Handful of Salt into a Glass of Water

question 63

Multiple Choice

You drop a handful of salt into a glass of water. Which of the following BEST describes what is happening inside the glass at the molecular level?

• A)The positively charged hydrogen ends of the water molecules are attracted to sodium ions.
• B)The positively charged hydrogen ends of the water molecules are attracted to chloride ions.
• C)Sodium and chloride ions form a covalent bond.
• D)Water and sodium form a covalent bond.

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