What is an electrolyte? Name two electrolytes and two non-electrolytes.

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Electrolytes are compounds that conduct electricity when they are in a solution or in a molten state.

Two examples of electrolytes are NaCl (sodium chloride) and CuSO₄ (copper sulphate).

Two examples of non-electrolytes are distilled water and kerosene.

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What is an electrolyte? Name two electrolytes and two non-electrolytes.

Electrolytes are compounds that conduct electricity when they are in a solution or in a molten state. Two examples of electrolytes are NaCl (sodium chloride) and CuSO4 (copper sulphate). Two examples of non-electrolytes are distilled water and kerosene.

Electrolytes are compounds that conduct electricity when they are in a solution or in a molten state.

Two examples of electrolytes are NaCl (sodium chloride) and CuSO₄ (copper sulphate).

Two examples of non-electrolytes are distilled water and kerosene.