When sodium hydroxide NaOH dissociates in water, the oxygen atoms on the hydroxide anions will interact with:

Hydroxide ions ( OH−) are negatively charged, and the formal negative charge is on the oxygen atom. Since opposite charges attract, the oxygen atoms will interact with the positive end of water's dipole.

Explanation:

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i believe the answer is c. "baking" is the gerund, while "baking blueberry muffins" would be the gerund phrase. hope this ! : )