Difference between ionisation and dissociation... (1 Viewer)

[-::Sanni::-]

I know dissociation means to separate and ionisation is the process of a compound being converted into ions, like in acids where HCl ionises into H+ ions and Cl- ions.

But what is the main difference between ionisation and dissociation?

 

[NEVAGIVEUP]

I know dissociation means to separate and ionisation is the process of a compound being converted into ions, like in acids where HCl ionises into H+ ions and Cl- ions.

But what is the main difference between ionisation and dissociation?

You just stated it: dissociation is the seperation whereas ionisation is conversion of ions. That's the big difference

 

[-::Sanni::-]

So can you say that HCl dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions?

 

[JasonNg1025]

Yes.
Dissosciation is ionisation in terms of the acid, because when the acid disscosciates, it forms ions. It dissosciates into ions...

 

[NEVAGIVEUP]

So can you say that HCl dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions?

Yes you can say that; generally to "break away"

 

[-::Sanni::-]

Okay! Thanks!