noun
- a substance that produces ions when dissolved in a solvent, especially in water
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Salt is a common ionogen that dissociates into sodium and chloride ions in water.
- The ionogen dissolved in the solution, creating charged particles that conduct electricity.
- Acids and bases are examples of ionogens used frequently in chemistry experiments.
- When the ionogen enters the aqueous medium, it breaks apart into its constituent ions.