The process of breaking a substance into its respective ions when electricity is passed through its aqueous solution is known as ____.
A
separation
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B
segregation
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C
electrolysis
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D
dissolution
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Solution
The correct option is C electrolysis Electrolysis or electrolytic decomposition is a process of chemical decomposition of a substance into its respective ions. It is carried out by passing an electric current through a liquid or the solution.