What is happening at the molecular level when a polar molecule like water interacts with a typical sodium ion?

A. The polarity of the water molecule is altered making the hydrogens more negatively charged.
B. The polarity of the water molecule is altered making the oxygen more positively charged.
C. The water molecule aligns such that the hydrogens interact with the sodium.
D. The water molecule aligns such that the oxygen interacts with the sodium.
E. none of the above


Answer: D

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