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4.1.2 Concept of Electrolytes and Electrolysis
Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution and undergo chemical changes. Non-Electrolytes: A substance that cannot conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in the molten state. Examples of Electrolytes: NaCl, KC
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4.1.2 Concept of Electrolytes and Electrolysis
What is it?
Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution and undergo chemical changes. Non-Electrolytes: A substance that cannot conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in the molten state. Examples of Electrolytes: NaCl, KC
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Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution and undergo chemical changes. Non-Electrolytes: A substance that cannot conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in the molten state. Examples of Electrolytes: NaCl, KC
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- Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution an
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- Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution an
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Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution an
Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution and undergo chemical changes. **Non-Electr
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- Electrolytes: Substances that can conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or aqueous solution and undergo chemical changes. **Non-Electr
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