Sodium chloride easily dissolves in water. This is because [NCERT 1972; BHU 1973] (a) It is a covalent compound (b) Salt reacts with water (c) It is a white substance (d) Its ions are easily solvated
Correct option is D) Salt (sodium chloride) is made from positive sodium ions bonded to negative chloride ions. Water can dissolve salt because the positive part of water molecules attracts the negative chloride ions and the negative part of water molecules attracts the positive sodium ions. Therefore Option D is a correct answer.
