Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Figure 2.5 - How water acts as a solvent for sodiem chloride (NaCl) - Question - Page 34: 1

Answer

Anions and cations are attracted to polarized molecules.

Work Step by Step

When a substance is dissolved, it splits into cations and anions. Since water is polarized, it follows that the anions and cations are attracted to opposite sides of the water molecule. This is how dissolving occurs.
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