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What happens to an ionic compound when it is dissolved in water?

A Liquid crystals are formed.
B The ions separate and conduct electricity.
C The ions combine and conduct electricity.
D The electrons are combined with the water molecules.

User Biberman
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The correct answer is B, the ions separate and conduct electricity. Whenever ions dissolve in water, the ions separate. This separation of charge allows charge to flow in the solution; hence, it can conduct electricity.

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The accurate answer is
"B The ions separate and conduct electricity."

This process is called Dissociation.