Which consequence results when solid sodium chloride absorbs water?

💡 Explanation

Absorption leads to dissolution because hydration enthalpy, arising from ion-dipole forces, overcomes the energy holding the crystal lattice together via attractions between oppositely charged ions (ionic bonds). Therefore, dissolution occurs rather than the crystal remaining intact because the energy input balances differences.

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