Explain the solvation process of CaCl₂ in water.

• A. Ca²⁺ ions are surrounded by the oxygen ends of water molecules, and Cl^- ions are surrounded by the hydrogen ends.
• B. Both Ca²⁺ and Cl^- ions are surrounded by the oxygen ends of water molecules.
• C. Both Ca²⁺ and Cl^- ions are surrounded by the hydrogen ends of water molecules.
• D. Ca²⁺ ions are surrounded by the hydrogen ends of water molecules, and Cl^- ions are surrounded by the oxygen ends.

Answer: (A)