When Exposed to Water,sodium Chloride (NaCl)____

question 29

Multiple Choice

When exposed to water,sodium chloride (NaCl) ____.  

• A) dissolves into Na⁺ and Cl^- ions
• B) crystallizes into a solid
• C) dissolves into Na^- and Cl⁺ ions
• D) crystallizes into a liquid
• E) forms a hydrophobic compound

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Definitions:

Ascending Limb

Part of the loop of Henle in the nephron of the kidney, which helps concentrate urine by allowing the reabsorption of water and salts.

Descending Limb

A portion of the loop of Henle in the nephron of the kidney, which is involved in the reabsorption of water back into the body.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands which regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood, influencing blood pressure.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na, a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and an essential electrolyte in biological systems.