CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
When NaCl dissolves in water, which part of each water molecule is oriented toward the Na⁺ ions?
(a) The two hydrogen atoms because they carry partial positive charge.
(b) Either the oxygen or hydrogen atoms can face the Na+ ion because water is overall neutral.
(c) The oxygen atom because it carries a partial negative charge.
(d) The two hydrogen atoms because they carry partial negative charge.