A substance that forms oppositely charged particles when dissolved into water would be termed a(n)
A) ion.
B) molecule.
C) electrolyte.
D) cation.
E) anion.

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An electrolyte is a substance that dissolves into ions and is able to conduct electricity when dissolved into water. Therefore, a substance that forms oppositely charged particles when dissolved into water would be considered an electrolyte. Options A, D, and E all refer to specific types of ions, which may or may not be part of an electrolyte. Option B refers to a substance that is made up of two or more atoms bonded together, which may or may not dissolve into ions and be an electrolyte.

A Substance That Forms Oppositely Charged Particles When Dissolved into Water