Answer to Question #140530 in General Chemistry for Joe

Question

All materials dissolve into ions when put in an aqueous solution.

Answer 1

Salt compounds are stable in a solid-state but dissociate into ions in an aqueous environment. Substances that produce ions in solution are called electrolytes. Complex compounds are also stable in solid-state, but when added to an aqueous solution they maintain their structure rather than dissolving into ions. The dissolved substances in an aqueous solution may be solids, gases, or other liquids.