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What's the difference between ionization and dissociation?Question 18 options:A) Ionization breaks ionic bonds, and dissociation breaks covalent bonds.B) Ionization breaks covalent bonds, and dissociation breaks ionic bonds.C) Ionization involves complete breakdown, while dissociation is only partial.D) Ionization results in the formation of charged ions, while dissociation doesn't.

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Answer:

The answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionization is a process whereby covalent bonds are broken down to produce charged particles whereas dissociation is a process whereby ionic bonds are broken down to produce charged or neutral particles.

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