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Reactions in Aqueous Solutions — Quiz

Question 4 • Chemistry

Which is an example of dissociation?

Answer
A
SO sub 2 plus cap h sub 2 cap o rightarrow HSO sub 3 raised to the negative plus cap h raised to the plus power power
B
Ca sub 3 open paren PO sub 4 close paren sub 2 rightarrow 3 Ca raised to the 2 plus power plus 2 PO sub 4 raised to the 3 minus power
C
cap c plus cap o sub 2 rightarrow CO sub 2
D
NH sub 3 plus cap h sub 2 cap o rightarrow NH sub 4 raised to the plus plus OH raised to the negative power power

Explanation

Dissociation is the separation of an ionic compound into its ions, typically when it dissolves in water. In choice B, calcium phosphate separates into calcium ions, Ca²⁺, and phosphate ions, PO₄³⁻. The other choices show substances reacting with water or combining to form a compound, rather than an ionic compound splitting into its ions.

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