thoreldan SG -The process by which the action of a solvent or a change in physical condition, as in pressure or temperature, causes a molecule to split into simpler groups of atoms, single atoms, or ions. -The separation of an electrolyte into ions of opposite charge. taken from http://www.answers.com/topic/dissociation
kenn3th SG Dissociation is a general process in which complexes, molecules, or salts separate or split into smaller molecules, ions, or radicals, usually in a reversible manner. Dissociation is the opposite of association and recombination.
davidche SG wow, thx for the help, i amy have mnore qns tghough haha, i missed some lessons in school during CNY…
ProudlySingaporean SG this is correct i think....means loses proton(H+ ions) to the water, thus increasing H+ ions concentration hence decreases pH which is -log [H+]....if i recall correctly lah haha
Classyfied SG break down into ions la...positive and negative ions la... edit: one of them is H+ ion if dibasic...2 H+ ions ^^
