By What Mechanism Are Na and Cl Ions Separated When

question 41

Multiple Choice

By what mechanism are Na and Cl ions separated when rock salt is dissolved in water?

• A)by formation of a hydration shell that prevents a neutralizing electron exchange
• B)by attachment of an electron from Na to the positive end, and the positive Na ion to the negative end of the same water molecule
• C)by attachment of an electron from Cl to the positive end, and the positive Cl ion to the negative end of the same water molecule
• D)by neutralization of the ions by electron exchange with the water molecule

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