Water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves a wide variety of com
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Water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves a wide variety of compounds. What type of forces must the polar water molecules break to dissolve sodium chloride? Select one a .metallic b. covalent bonding c. hydrogen bonding d. electrostatic attraction The polarity of the water molecule aids in dissolving compounds. This is demonstrated by all but which statement? Select one a. The water molecules group together in clumps. b. The partial negative oxygen atom end of the water molecule surrounds cations. c. The partial positive hydrogen atom end of the water molecule surrounds anions. D. The water molecules also dissolve nonelectrolytes by creating a hydration sphere around the molecule.Explanation / Answer
NaCl is formed by Na+ and Cl-
the force between ions is called as electrostatic attraction
So, H2O must break this force
Answer: d) electrostatic attraction
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