Multiple choice

On dissolving in water, salt

  1. behaves as electrolytes

  2. remains undissociated

  3. behaves as non electrolytes

  4. does not conduct electricity
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Explanation

A salt is an electrovalent compound, made up of a positive ion other than a hydrogen ion (H+) and a negative ion, other than a hydroxyl ion (OH-). When dissolved in water, it dissociates into free mobile ions. Such salts thus behave as electrolytes. They can be strong or weak electrolytes depending on the degree of dissociation.

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