During Ionization, Water Molecules Disrupt the Ionic Bonds of a Solute

question 68

Multiple Choice

During ionization, water molecules disrupt the ionic bonds of a solute, resulting in a mixture of ions that can conduct an electrical current in solution. These ions are called

• A) cations.
• B) anions.
• C) isotopes.
• D) electrolytes.
• E) reactants.

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