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A sample of magnesium sulfate is dissolved in water. Which statement is correct?

ID: 624237 • Letter: A

Question

A sample of magnesium sulfate is dissolved in water. Which statement is correct? A) Both the magnesium ions and the sulfate ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms in the water B) The magnesium ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in the water, while the sulfate ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms in the water C) Both the magnesium ions and the sulfate ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in the water D) The magnesium ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms in the water, while the sulfate ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in the water

Explanation / Answer

B) The magnesium ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in the water, while the sulfate ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms in the water