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← ScienceWhich consequence results when ionic compounds like NaCl dissolve?
A)Hydration energies disrupt lattice structure✓
B)Electronegativity increases cation attraction
C)Covalent bonds between ions form
D)Intermolecular forces strengthen the crystal
💡 Explanation
When NaCl dissolves, water molecules surround the ions. The hydration process releases energy, therefore, breaking the strong ionic lattice structure because the attraction to water overcomes the lattice energy, rather than increasing electronegativity or strengthening the lattice.
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