When halite dissolves in water the

A. chlorine and sodium atoms bond together.
B. chlorine atom loses all of its electrons to the water molecules.
C. chlorine and sodium atoms become separated by water molecules.
D. chlorine and sodium atoms are surrounded by water molecules but stay together.


Answer: C

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