When sodium chloride dissolves in water, it forms _______ with water molecules.
A) hydrogen bonds
B) ionic bonds
C) dipole-dipole interactions
D) covalent bonds
E) ion-dipole interactions

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When sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolves in water, it dissociates into sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions. Water molecules, which are polar, surround these ions. The positive part of the water molecule (hydrogen) is attracted to the chloride ion, and the negative part (oxygen) is attracted to the sodium ion. This interaction between the ions and the polar water molecules is known as ion-dipole interactions.

When Sodium Chloride Dissolves in Water, It Forms _______ with Water