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What are electrolytes?


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Electrolytes are any solutions that conduct electricity. Common table salt in water is an example of an electrolyte; table sugar in water is an example of a non-electrolyte. There are many sub-catagories of electrolytes, but their common denominator is that they can conduct electricity.

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