Question

Explain how an ionic compound such as sodium chloride dissolves in water.

Answer 1

water is polar and so is attracted to the δ+ and δ- regions of an ionic compound such as sodium chloride

water molecule: O δ-
l l
δ+ H H δ+

water in an endothermic reaction (uses energy) breaks the strong ionic bonds between the ionic compound and surrounds the ions with hydration shells

so the Na+ ion will be surrounded by water with the Oδ- of the H2O touching the ion

and the Cl- ion will be surrounded by water with the Hδ+ of the H2o touching the ion

and that is how water dissolved ionic compounds
water is polar so it can dissolve any polar substance (like dissolves like)

hope that helps

Answer 2

An ionic compound such as sodium chloride will be completely dissociated in water, which will result in the compound dissolving in water. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.