When MgCl₂ Dissolves in Water, It Produces Mg²⁺ and Cl^-

question 40

Multiple Choice

When MgCl₂ dissolves in water, it produces Mg²⁺ and Cl^- ions.Which statement BEST describes the interaction between Cl^- and water?

• A) Chloride anions are attracted to the partial negative charge of oxygen.
• B) Chloride anions are attracted to the partial positive charge of oxygen.
• C) Chloride anions are attracted to the partial negative charge of hydrogen.
• D) Chloride anions are attracted to the partial positive charge of hydrogen.
• E) Chloride anions are not attracted to any part of water.

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