alleryWhen sodium chloride dissolves in water, its ions become:
AEvaporated into gas
BSurrounded by water
CReduced to metals
DPolymerized to chain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Surrounded by water
Upon entering water, sodium and chloride ions are surrounded and hydrated by polar water molecules.
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