Multiple choice

A substance containing free ions that behave as an electrically conductive medium is called ____________.

  1. oxidant

  2. electrolyte

  3. reductant

  4. electrode
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water. The dissolved electrolyte separates into cations and anions, which disperse uniformly through the solvent.

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