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Arrhenius refers to Svante Arrhenius, a Swedish chemist who proposed the concept of ions in solution and defined acids and bases.
Ions: Charged particles formed when atoms gain or lose electrons.
Dissociation: The process by which ionic compounds break apart into ions when dissolved in water.
Electrolyte: A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water due to the presence of ions.