Which of the Following is Descriptive of the Chemical Reaction

Question

Which of the following is descriptive of the chemical reaction in the previous question?
A) Cation + anion → electrolyte
B) Electrolyte → cation + anion
C) Electrolyte + anion → cation
D) Neutralization of an acid by a base

Accepted Answer

The chemical reaction in the previous question involves the breakdown of an electrolyte (NaCl) into its constituent ions (cation Na+ and anion Cl-) through the process of dissociation. Therefore, the correct description of the reaction is "Electrolyte → cation + anion".