Cations and anions that dissociate in water are sometimes called

A) nonelectrolytes, because they do not conduct an electrical current.
B) molecules.
C) electrolytes, because they can conduct an electrical current.
D) nonelectrolytes and solutes.
E) molecules and electrolytes.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, important for maintaining proper fluid balance and muscle function.

Cations

Positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, commonly found in various biological and chemical processes.

Anions

are negatively charged ions, which are atoms or molecules that have gained one or more electrons.