Which of these best explains what happens when the ionic substance calcium chloride (CaCl2) dissolves in water?

The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Ca2+ ions.

The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Cl− ions.

The hydrogen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Ca2+ ions.

The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the H+ ions.

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Which of these best explains what happens when the ionic substance calcium chloride (CaCl2) dissolves in water?

 The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Ca2+ ions.

 The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Cl− ions.

 The hydrogen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Ca2+ ions.

 The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the H+ ions.

anonymous · Answer

A. The oxygen atoms in the water molecules are attracted to the Ca2+ ions.

O (oxygen) atoms in water molecules are partially negative charges, so they will be attracted to the Ca+2 ions.

anonymous · Answer

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NP

anonymous · Answer

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no idea lol

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i just don't get science at all i can get kinda annoying with how many questions i post

anonymous · Answer

:D i'll answer as many as i can

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