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AGRI10050_2025_SM1 Mega progress quiz Part 1 (W2-W4)
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Sodium chloride can easily dissolve in water because
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A.water is polar, and sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) are charged (ions).
B.sodium chloride can avoid water by folding inwards on itself.
C.the water forms covalent bonds with the sodium and chloride ions.
D.water and sodium chloride are hydrophobic.
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The question asks why sodium chloride dissolves readily in water.
Option 1: 'water is polar, and sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) are charged (ions).' This is correct because water's polarity allows it to stabilize charged ions; the partially negative oxyg......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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