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Standard X
Chemistry
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An electrolyte is :
  1. a cell
  2. a metal
  3. a liquid that conducts electricity
  4. sugar

A
a cell
B
sugar
C
a metal
D
a liquid that conducts electricity
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Answer is C.
An Electrolyte is a substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity to conduct electricity. Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate are examples of electrolytes, informally known as lytes.
Therefore, it a liquid that conducts electricity.

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Mercury is a liquid and conducts electricity. Do you think it is an electrolyte?
(HINT: Mercury is a metal that is a liquid at room temperature.)
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