Which of these best explains why the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule are attracted to Cl− ions in sodium chloride (NaCl)?

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siniylev [52]3 years ago

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<h2>Answer:</h2><h3>C. The hydrogen atoms have partial positive charges</h3><h3>Hopefully this helps! :)</h3>

Kisachek [45]3 years ago

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Answer: C. The hydrogen atoms have partial positive charges.

Explanation: The solubility of substances is governed by: Like dissolves like, which states that polar compounds are soluble in polar solvents and non polar compounds are soluble in non polar solvents.

Water being polar in nature dissolves $NaCl$ by getting between the oppositely charged ions of solute and thus decreasing the forces of attraction between the ions. The positively charged $Na^+$ ions are attracted to positive pole of water which is hydrogen and the negatively charged $Cl^-$ is attracted to negative pole of water which is oxygen.

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