When Sodium Chloride (Na⁺Cl⁻)is Dissolved in Water,the Sodium Ion

question 54

Multiple Choice

When sodium chloride (Na⁺Cl⁻) is dissolved in water,the sodium ion

• A)is attracted to the hydrogen atoms of water molecules.
• B)is repelled by the oxygen atoms of water molecules.
• C)is attracted to other sodium ions that are being dissolved.
• D)is attracted to the oxygen atoms of water molecules.

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