When sodium chloride is dissolved in water, what ions are formed, and how does this affect the solution's conductivity?

• A. Chloride ions and hydrogen ions are formed, having no effect on the solution's conductivity.
• B. Sodium ions and chloride ions are formed, increasing the solution's conductivity.
• C. Sodium ions and water molecules are formed, decreasing the solution's conductivity.
• D. Sodium ions and hydroxide ions are formed, decreasing the solution's conductivity.

Answer: (B)