Cations and anions that dissociate in water are sometimes called
A) nonelectrolytes, because they do not conduct an electrical current.
B) molecules.
C) electrolytes, because they can conduct an electrical current.
D) nonelectrolytes and solutes.
E) molecules and electrolytes.

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Cations and anions that dissociate in water are called electrolytes because their dissociation allows the solution to conduct an electrical current.

Cations and Anions That Dissociate in Water Are Sometimes Called