How many ions are produced when C6H12O6 dissolves in water?

When C6H12O6 (glucose) dissolves in water, it forms six ions: one C6H12O6 molecule breaks down into six ions (one C6H12O6 molecule produces six ions). This breakdown occurs because glucose molecules dissociate into their constituent atoms and ions when dissolved in water due to the polar nature of water molecules. The resulting ions are C6H12O6 (glucose) and six H2O (water) molecules.