When placed into water, the ionic compound NaCl will
A)bond more strongly to each other.
B)dissociate into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions.
C)bond covalently with water molecules, forming HCl and NaOH.
D)decompose.

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When placed into water, NaCl dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions due to the polar nature of water molecules. Water molecules surround and stabilize the ions, preventing them from recombining to form the solid compound.

When Placed into Water, the Ionic Compound NaCl Will