Aqueous solutions Flashcards
1
Q
Hydration
A
the process where ions become surrounded with water molecules
2
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dissociation
A
the process in which solid ionic crystals are broken up into ions when dissolved in water
3
Q
electrolyte
A
a substance that contains free ions and behaves as an electrically conductive medium
4
Q
Precipitate
A
the solid that forms in a solution during a chemical reaction
