Using the image as a model, select all statements that are true about how water can dissolve an ionic solute like sodium chloride, NaCl . (2 points) Responses When you mix table salt into water, the two substances don't mix evenly and salt settles out and is unchanged. When you mix table salt into water, the two substances don't mix evenly and salt settles out and is unchanged. When you mix salt into water, the oxygen end of the water pulls on the positive sodium ion, Na+ When you mix salt into water, the oxygen end of the water pulls on the positive sodium ion, cap n A raised to the plus power When you mix salt into water the sodium and chlorine pull the water molecules apart into hydrogens and oxygens. When you mix salt into water the sodium and chlorine pull the water molecules apart into hydrogens and oxygens. When you mix salt into water, the hydrogen end of water pulls on the negative chloride ion, Cl− When you mix salt into water, the hydrogen end of water pulls on the negative chloride ion, cap c l raised to the negative power Skip to navigation

Answer 1

Based on the properties of ionic solutes and how they interact with water, the following statements are true regarding the dissolving of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water:

1. When you mix salt into water, the oxygen end of the water pulls on the positive sodium ion, Na⁺.
2. When you mix salt into water, the hydrogen end of water pulls on the negative chloride ion, Cl⁻.

The other statements are false because:

• Sodium chloride will dissolve evenly in water instead of settling out unchanged.
• The sodium and chlorine ions do not pull water molecules apart into hydrogens and oxygens; rather, the water molecules surround and separate the ions.

So, the two true statements are the ones focusing on the specific interactions between the water molecules and the sodium and chloride ions.