An instructor sketches a single NH₄⁺ ion surrounded by several water molecules

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Properties of Substances and Mixtures · Properties of Substances and Mixtures

Problem

An instructor sketches a single NH₄⁺ ion surrounded by several water molecules. To indicate correct solvation, describe which end (H or O) of each surrounding water molecule should point toward the NH₄⁺ ion and briefly state the reason.

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