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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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What happens when LiCl(s) is dissolved in water?
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Cl-ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in water
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Li+ ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms in water
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Li+ ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms in water
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No attractions are involved
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, we can say that the Li+ atom would be attracted to the Oxygen atom of the water molecule.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is mainly because of the greater ionic character of LiF as compared to LiCl. The solubility of a compound in water depends on the balance between lattice energy and hydration energy. Since fluoride ion is much smaller in size than chloride ion, the lattice energy of LiF is greater than that of LiCl.
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