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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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.

OpenStudy (anoop27):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah @anoop27 is correct .. thats becuse of the electronegativity difference..

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