Question

Why does table salt (NaCl) dissolve readily in water?

Answer 1

NaCl ( table salt) is an ionic compound as it is made up of positively charged sodium ion, which is bonded to the negatively charged chloride ion.

Answer 2

Table salt when in water dissociates into sodium and chloride ions. Water can dissolve salt because the positive part of water molecules attracts the negative chloride ions and the negative part of water molecules attracts the positive sodium ions. Hope this helps.