In electrolytic solutions, ________ is the carrier of electric charge.
A
proton
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B
electron
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C
ion
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D
neutron
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Solution
The correct option is C ion In electrolytes, such as salt water, the charge carriers are ions, which are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons so they are electrically charged.