Question

A student makes an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. Which statement correctly identifies the two ions present in the solute of this mixture?

A. The sodium ion is positive, and the hydroxide ion is negative.
B. The sodium ion is neutral, and the hydroxide ion is neutral
C. The sodium ion is positive, and the hydroxide ion is positive.
D. The sodium ion is negative, and the hydroxide ion is positive.

Answer 1

A. Na+ OH-

Step-by-step explanation:

positive and negative ions form bonds because positive and negative attract