Question

When the ionic compound ki is dissolved in water what attraction pulls i– ions into solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ion-dipole attraction force pulls $I^{-}$ into solution

Explanation:

$I^{-}$ is an anion and water molecule is dipolar due to polarization of bonded electron towards more electronegative oxygen atom.

Hence, when KI is added in water, water molecule attracts $K^{+}$ ions through its negatively charged polarized end and $I^{-}$ through its positively charged polarized end.

At equilibrium, this ion-dipole attraction force overcome the ionic interaction present between $K^{+}$ and $I^{-}$.

Hence KI become soluble into water.

Answer 2

the attraction to the positive end of a water molecule.hope this helps you