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lect
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lyte
Plural
electrolytes
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a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current
- Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common electrolyte that dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) in solution.
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a strong electrolyte, forming sodium ions (Na⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved.
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong electrolyte, releasing hydrogen ions (H⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) in water.
- Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is an electrolyte, producing potassium ions (K⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved.
- Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a weak electrolyte, producing acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻) and hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution.