What Happens When Dissolution Occurs Between Halite and Water

question 82

Multiple Choice

What happens when dissolution occurs between halite and water?

• A) Halite crystals break into sodium and calcium ions, which exist invisibly between water molecules.
• B) Halite crystals disappear and only water molecules end up being present.
• C) Water molecules break into hydrogen and oxygen ions, which exist invisibly between halite crystals.
• D) Water molecules disappear and only halite crystals end up being present.

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