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When dissolved in water, some compounds separate into positively and negatively charged ions, which are called ____________ .

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when dissolved in water,some compounds separate into positively and negatively charged ion which are called electrolytes

An electrolyte is a substance that is produces an electrical conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvelt such as water. The dissolved electrolyte seperate into cations and anions. Examples of electrolyte is sodium, potassium and calcium.

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