Which of the following statements is true?

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Ionic compounds consist of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. When they are placed in water, the polar water molecules form electrostatic attractions with both the cations and anions. The negatively charged ends of the water molecules form hydrogen bonds with the cations, while the positively charged ends of the water molecules form hydrogen bonds with the anions. This results in the dissociation of the ionic compound into its constituent ions in water. Therefore, statement A is true as it describes the correct pattern of attraction between the ions and water molecules. Statement B is incorrect, as it describes an unlikely scenario where charges of the same sign would be attracted to each other.

Which of the Following Statements Is True