In which process do ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water?

A.) dissociation

B.) electrolyte

C.) hydration

D.) ionization

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Chemistry

Koen Erickson

17 September, 17:52

In which process do ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water?

A.) dissociation

B.) electrolyte

C.) hydration

D.) ionization

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Aniyah Kemp · Answer 1

The process of compounds separating in its component ions (negatively and positively charged) is called the dissociation. Thus, the answer is to the question above is letter A. Aside from the already given definition, it may also apply to other molecules separating into their radicals.

In which process do ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water?A.) dissociationB.) electrolyteC.) hydrationD.) ionization

In which process do ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water?

A.) dissociation

B.) electrolyte

C.) hydration

D.) ionization