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When dissolved into water, a molecule of potassium chloride ___________.

A.
combines with the water molecules
B.
separates into ions of potassium and ions of chlorine
C.
separates into two molecules
D.
forms a new molecule

User Jurakin
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Answer:

hydrated

As potassium chloride dissolves in water, the ions are hydrated. The polar water molecules are attracted by the charges on the K+ and Cl− ions.

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So I think it is A

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