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Electrolyte
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a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current
Examples
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.
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