Question

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.

Answer 1

@andrewhaze

Answer 2

@kutabs

Answer 3

@dareintheren

Answer 4

@flight98

Answer 5

@TheWaffleMan149

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

thank you @andrewhaze

Answer 8

np