If an Ionic Bond Is Stronger Than a Dipole-Dipole Interaction,how

question 22

Multiple Choice

If an ionic bond is stronger than a dipole-dipole interaction,how can water dissolve an ionic compound?

• A)The ion-dipole interactions of a bunch of water molecules gang up on the strong ionic bond and pull it into the solution.
• B)The ionic bond is weakened by the ion-dipole interactions and ionic repulsion ejects the ions from the crystal.
• C)The ion-dipole interaction causes the ions to heat up and vibrate free of the crystal.
• D)The ions never overcome their interatomic attraction and therefore are not soluble.
• E)none of the above

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