If water molecules have areas of positive and negative charge, and the sodium and chloride are positive and negative ions, how do you think the water dissolves the salt? The positive and negative ...

As the attractions from the water molecules and their motion pulls the ions apart, the sodium chloride crystal dissolves. The positive areas of the water molecules surround the negative Chloride ions.

Why do ocean waters stay open year-round in all but the furthest arctic climates, while freshwater lakes freeze over in the ...

Green water and algae blooms are normally a sign of bad water quality. So, does that mean clear water is cleaner? Not always. Chloride is an invisible pollutant that’s doing irreparable ...