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An aqueous solution is made from a molecular compound rather than from an ionic compound. If some ions are present in solution, which best describes the solute?

A.) a weak electrolyte
B.) a nonelectrolyte
C.) a strong electrolyte
D.) a covalent electrolyte

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The correct answer is A: a weak electrolyte
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Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

A substance or compound which when dissolved in a solution dissociate into its ions is known as an electrolyte.

When a compound dissociates partially or weakly in a solution then it is known as weak electrolyte whereas when a compound dissociates completely into ions then it is known as strong electrolyte.

A non-electrolyte does not dissociate into ions.

So, we can conclude that when an aqueous solution is made from a molecular compound rather than from an ionic compound. If some ions are present in solution, then the solute is a weak electrolyte.

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