Question

this model shows the electric field between a positive ion and a negative ion.
complete the sentences to describe the model.
because the two ions have opposite charges, the ions attract each other. as a result, the electric field lines between them
options: bend apart, merge together

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electric field line behavior

Electric field lines from positive charges point away, and towards negative charges. For opposite charges (attracting), field lines between them connect the charges, merging as they go from + to -.

Step2: Analyze the options

• "bend apart": Incorrect, as opposite charges attract, field lines don't bend apart between them.
• "merge together": Correct, because the attractive force makes field lines between + and - connect (merge) from the positive to negative charge.

Answer:

merge together