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   Molecule-Ion Attraction
This attraction occurs when an ion is placed in water (which is polar). The water molecules will surround the ion.
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A positive ion will be surrounded by the water molecules, with the ‘O’s (of
H2O) facing the ion.
ŠThe negative ‘O’ is attracted to the positive ion. ŠSee diagram 1 on following page
A negative ion will be surrounded by the water molecules, with the ‘H’ (of
H2O) facing the ion.
Š The positive ‘H’ is attracted to the negative ion. ŠSee diagram 2 on following page
   WATER MOLECULE
H (-)
O (+)
O (+)
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