Question

$NaCl$ is dissolved in water. Which of the following statement is correct?

• A. $N{a}^{+}$ is oxidised
• B. $N{a}^{+}$is reduced
• C. $N{a}^{+}$ is hydrolysed
• D. $N{a}^{+}$ is hydrated

Answer 1

The correct option is D $N{a}^{+}$ is hydrated

Sodium chloride ($NaCl$) is a strong electrolyte. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into sodium ion ($N{a}^{+}$) and chloride ion ($C{l}^{-}$), water surrounds each ion. Thus, sodium ion ($N{a}^{+}$) and chloride ion ($C{l}^{-}$) is hydrated.