Question

When kbr dissolves in water the k+ and br- ions are pulled into solution in a process known as?

Answer 1

This can be thought of as a simple dissociation or ionization process, whereby the ionic salt is broken or is separated due to the partial charge interactions of the water molecules.

Answer 2

Explanation:

When a compound dissociates into two atoms or ions then the process is known as dissociation.

For example, $KBr \rightarrow K^{+} + Br^{-}$

Since, KBr is an ionic compound so it readily dissolves into water (polar solvent) and dissociates into $K^{+}$ and $Br^{-}$ ions and this process is known as dissociation.