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what is an electrolyte? a substance that conducts electric currents a s…

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what is an electrolyte?
a substance that conducts electric currents
a substance that cannot conduct electric currents
a substance that splits covalent compounds into neutral atoms
a substance that cannot dissolve in water

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

An electrolyte is a substance that dissociates into ions in solution, enabling it to conduct electric current. This property is crucial in various chemical and biological processes. The other options are incorrect: non - electrolytes (not electrolytes) cannot conduct electric currents; electrolytes split ionic (not covalent) compounds into ions; and many electrolytes (like salts) dissolve in water.

Answer:

a substance that conducts electric currents