An electrolyte is a
(a) solid that conducts electricity.
(b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process.
(c) liquid that does not conduct electricity.
(d) solid that does not conduct electricity.

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(b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process

A substance that conducts electricity in its liquid state or when dissolved in water, and breaks up chemically during the process is called an electrolyte.

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An electrolyte is a (a) solid that conducts electricity. (b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process. (c) liquid that does not conduct electricity. (d) solid that does not conduct electricity.

(b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process A substance that conducts electricity in its liquid state or when dissolved in water, and breaks up chemically during the process is called an electrolyte.

An electrolyte is a
(a) solid that conducts electricity.
(b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process.
(c) liquid that does not conduct electricity.
(d) solid that does not conduct electricity.

(b) liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process

A substance that conducts electricity in its liquid state or when dissolved in water, and breaks up chemically during the process is called an electrolyte.