Select the type of interaction which best describes the attraction between Mg²⁺ions and water molecules. A) dipole-dipole B) dipole-induced dipole C) ion-dipole D) ion-induced dipole E) ion-hydrogen bond

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Mg²⁺ ions have a charge, making them ions. Water molecules have a partial positive charge on their hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on their oxygen atoms, making them a dipole. The attraction between the charged ions and the partial charges on the water molecules is an example of an ion-dipole interaction.

Select the Type of Interaction Which Best Describes the Attraction