How does dissolving an ionic compound in water increase electrical conductivity?

a. the water molecules electrostatically interact with the ions in the crystal and let the ions move freely.

b. the water molecules apply heat to break the ionic bonds in the crystal and let the ions move freely.

c. the water molecules chemically react with the ions in the crystal and let the ions move freely.

d. the water molecules remove heat to break the ionic bonds in the crystal and let the ions move freely.

The water molecules electrostatically interact with the ions in the crystal and let the ions move freely.

Explanation:

The ions contain an electrical charge and the signs (+/-) from the ion interact with the signs from the water. (IDK how to explain lol I just wanna say that this answer is correct!)

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