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When water dissolves a crystal of salt…?

April 26, 2017Chemistry crystal dissolves Mathematics Salt water

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When water dissolves a crystal of salt…?

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The positive sodium ions at the surface of a sodium chloride crystal attract the oxygen ends of the water molecules. The negative chloride ions attract the hydrogen ends of the water molecules. As a result, water molecules surround each ion, breaking the salt crystal apart in the process.