Question

study figure 8-1. when the ionic compound KI is dissolved in water, the I- ions are pulled into the solution by the attraction between
A.the K+ and I- ions.
B. The K + ion and the negative end of the water molecule.
C.the I- ion and the negative end of a water molecule
D. The I- ion and the positive end of a water molecule
PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

B.
Water molecules are negatively charged and opposites attract!
Therefore the positive K+ ions are attracted to the negative end of the water molecule (the oxygen atom).

Answer 2

thank you i couldnt find the answer in my book