Substances that separate into electrically charged particles in water are known as:
A) electrolytes.
B) elements.
C) anions.
D) molecules.

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Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water and separate into electrically charged particles, such as ions. Examples include salt (sodium chloride) and acids. Elements and molecules may or may not dissolve in water, but electrolytes specifically refer to those substances that do dissolve and ionize. Anions are one type of ion that can form when an electrolyte dissolves, but not all electrolytes necessarily form anions specifically.

Substances That Separate into Electrically Charged Particles in Water Are