What Type of Intermolecular Force Causes the Dissolution of CaCl₂

question 69

Multiple Choice

What type of intermolecular force causes the dissolution of CaCl₂ in water?

• A) hydrogen bonding
• B) dipole-dipole forces
• C) ion-dipole force
• D) dispersion forces
• E) none of the above

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