Which of the following explains the interactions that occur between the atoms of water molecules and the ions that form when sodium chloride dissolves in water?

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Water is a polar molecule, with the oxygen atom having a partial negative charge and the hydrogen atoms having a partial positive charge. When sodium chloride dissolves in water, the sodium ions (Na+) are attracted to the oxygen atoms of water molecules due to their partial negative charge, while the chloride ions (Cl-) are attracted to the hydrogen atoms of water molecules due to their partial positive charge. This explains why option B is correct.

Which of the Following Explains the Interactions That Occur Between