Question

Determine the number of ions produced in the dissociation of the compound listed. KCl ? 1,2,3,4 or 5

Answer 1

The answer is 2 ions.

Answer 2

2 ions

Step-by-step explanation:

• An Ionic compound is compounds that are formed as a result of an ionic bond between a metal atom and a non-metal atom.
• Positively charged ions and negatively charged to create an electrostatic attraction that results in the formation of an ionic compound.
• An Ionic compound dissociates when dissolved in water to form free ions that can transfer electric charges.
• For example, KCl is an ionic compound that dissociates in water to generate two free ions, K⁺ and Cl⁻ ions.

• That is; KCl → K⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)