Question

When $NaCl$ is dissolved in water, the sodium ions becomes

• A. oxidised
• B. reduced
• C. hydrolysed
• D. hydrated

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$NaCl\stackrel{H_{2}O}{\to }N{a}^{+}+C{l}^{-}$
$N{a}^{+}$ ions and $C{l}^{-}$ ions are hydrated by water molecules to stop the again precipitation of $NaCl$ molecules.