State whether the following statement is true or false:
$A$ solution of an ionic compound in water contains ions,which move to the opposite electrodes when electricity is passed through the solution.

(TRUE) True.
Ionic compounds are composed of ions (cations and anions) held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
When an ionic compound is dissolved in water,these forces are weakened,allowing the ions to become free to move.
When electricity is passed through this aqueous solution,the cations (positively charged ions) move towards the cathode (negatively charged electrode) and the anions (negatively charged ions) move towards the anode (positively charged electrode),thereby conducting electricity.