Question

1. The picture above shows salt (NaCl).
dissolved in water (H,O). Which statement
is true? SC.6.N.1.1
A Chloride is attracted to the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.
B Sodium is attracted to the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.
C Neither sodium nor chloride is attracted to the atoms in a water molecule.
D Sodium and chloride are attracted to the oxygen atoms in a water molecule.

Answer 1

Answer: A Chloride is attracted to the hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.

Explanation: Salt dissociates in water because Chlorine which is an anion gets attracted to the positively charged atoms of Hydrogen in water. This attraction causes Cl to bind with Hydrogen allowing Na to be left behind.