How Does Water Dissolve Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

question 13

Multiple Choice

How does water dissolve sodium chloride (NaCl) ?

• A) Water molecules neutralize sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl^-).
• B) The polarity of water causes the sodium ion (Na⁺) to separate from the chloride ion (Cl^-).
• C) When seawater evaporates, its ionic components combine to dissolve table salt.
• D) Water molecules expand causing sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl^-) to decompose.

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