Question

when two ions are near each other, their electric fields interact. this model shows the electric field between two positive ions. complete the sentences to describe the model. because the two ions have the same charge, the ions repel each other. as a result, the electric field lines between them . merge together bend apart

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electric field line rules

Like charges repel, and electric field lines from positive charges point outward. For two positive charges, their field lines interact.

Step2: Analyze the diagram and options

The two ions are positive (same charge), so they repel. Looking at the field lines between them, they don't merge (which would be for opposite charges attracting) but instead bend away from each other (bend apart) due to repulsion.

Answer:

bend apart