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Write the decomposition reaction of NaCl when added to water

Write the decomposition reaction of NaCl when added to water-example-1

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When NaCl is added to water, it undergoes dissociation, that is, the ions Na+ and Cl- dissociate.

The equation of this reaction is:

NaCl + H2O --> Na+ + Cl- + OH- + H+

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