ionizable
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7.4
Can become charged particles when dissolved in water
- adjective
- /ˈaɪənˌaɪzəbl/
- Specialized
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ionizable
- Sodium chloride is an ionizable salt that dissociates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved.
Examples
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The compound is ionizable in water, allowing it to conduct electricity.
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As it turns out though, having some amount of ionizable stuff in your solution actually helps this process out.
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Chemists often study ionizable molecules to understand their reactions in solutions.
Synonyms
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9.9
Able to form ions in water or other liquids
is only able to be converted into ions rather than actively producing them
Surface Forms
ionizable positive
Morphology
Etymology
Ionizable comes from ion, a Greek root that means 'to go' because ions are particles that move when electricity is present, plus -ize meaning 'to make' and -able meaning 'able to be'. So ionizable means 'able to be made into ions', which explains why such substances can become charged particles and move in water.