Question

In which process do ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water?

A.) dissociation
B.) electrolyte
C.) hydration
D.) ionization

Answer 1

Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an ionic compound is dissolved in water then the compound readily dissociates into ions. This process is known as dissociation.

Whereas an electrolyte is a solution that contains ions and it is able to conduct electricity.

Hydration is a process in which a molecule or compound is chemically attached to water molecules.

On the other hand, ionization is a process in which a molecule is able to acquire positive or negative charge.

Thus, we can conclude that in dissociation process ionic compounds separate into their oppositely charged constituent ions when they are dissolved in water.

Answer 2

The process of compounds separating in its component ions (negatively and positively charged) is called the dissociation. Thus, the answer is to the question above is letter A. Aside from the already given definition, it may also apply to other molecules separating into their radicals.