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Which outcome occurs when applying voltage to sodium chloride?

A)Separation into sodium and chlorine ions
B)Covalent bond formation increases steadily
C)Van der Waals forces become significant
D)Enhanced metallic bonding of sodium prevails

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Applying voltage causes ion migration because the electrolysis mechanism overcomes the lattice energy holding the ionic compound together, breaking the bonds. Therefore, the salt dissociates into charged ions, rather than forming covalent bonds or enforcing metallic structures.

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