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The liquid that conducts electricity in the liquid state and breaks up chemically is called an electrolyte.


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The correct option is A True
  • A substance in its liquid state or in its dissolved state in water conducts electricity and breaks into its ions chemically is called an electrolyte.
  • Most soluble salts, acids and bases are electrolytes. Some examples are NaCl, KCl, NaOH, etc.
  • The process of breaking down an electrolyte into its ions chemically on the passage of an electric current is called electrolysis.

Hence, the given statement is true.


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