An Ionic Solid, NaCl (S), Dissolves in Water Because of the ________

question 69

Multiple Choice

An ionic solid, NaCl (s) , dissolves in water because of the ________.

• A)relatively low lattice energy due to small charges of Na⁺ and Cl^- ions
• B)simple face-centered cubic unit cell type it forms
• C)1:1 ratio of ions in the unit cell
• D)strong coulombic interactions between oppositely charged ions
• E)relatively low melting point

---

Definitions:

Discontinue

Termination or cessation of an action or process.

NPO

A medical abbreviation for "nil per os" or "nothing by mouth," indicating that a patient should not ingest food or fluids.

QAM

An acronym for "Quaque Ante Meridiem," a medical notation meaning every morning; also refers to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation, a technique used in digital communication.

Salve

An ointment.