How Does Water Dissolve Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Multiple Choice

How does water dissolve sodium chloride (NaCl) ?

A) Water molecules neutralize sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl^-) .
B) The polarity of water causes the sodium ion (Na⁺) to separate from the chloride ion (Cl^-) .
C) When seawater evaporates, its ionic components combine to dissolve table salt.
D) Water molecules expand causing sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl^-) to decompose.