When Exposed to Water,sodium Chloride (NaCl)____

Question

When exposed to water,sodium chloride (NaCl)____. A) dissolves into Na⁺ and Cl^- ions B) crystallizes into a solid C) dissolves into Na^- and Cl⁺ ions D) crystallizes into a liquid E) forms a hydrophobic compound

Accepted Answer

When exposed to water, sodium chloride dissolves into its constituent ions, Na+ and Cl-. This is due to the polar nature of water molecules, which interact with the ionic compound and break down its crystal structure.