The ionic compound XY₂ is a weak electrolyte. When XY₂ is dissolved in water, what species are expected to be found in the solution? O only undissociated XY2 O undissociated XY₂ as well as X²+ and Y' ions O X²+ and Yions only O X and Y atoms only

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The ionic compound XY₂ is a weak electrolyte. When XY₂ is dissolved in water,
what species are expected to be found in the solution?
O only undissociated XY2
undissociated XY2 as well as X2+ and Y' ions
O X²+ and Yions only
O X and Y atoms only
Transcribed Image Text:The ionic compound XY₂ is a weak electrolyte. When XY₂ is dissolved in water, what species are expected to be found in the solution? O only undissociated XY2 undissociated XY2 as well as X2+ and Y' ions O X²+ and Yions only O X and Y atoms only
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