What Is Happening at the Molecular Level When a Polar

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is happening at the molecular level when a polar molecule like water interacts with a typical sodium ion?

• A)The water molecule aligns such that the oxygen interacts with the sodium.
• B)The water molecule aligns such that the hydrogens interact with the sodium.
• C)The polarity of the water molecule is altered making the oxygen more positively charged.
• D)The polarity of the water molecule is altered making the hydrogens more negatively charged.
• E)none of the above