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Which compounds are classified as electrolytes? (1) KNO3 and H2SO4 (3) CH3OCH3 and H2SO4 (2) KNO3 and CH3OH (4) CH3OCH3 and CH3OH

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KNO₃ and H₂SO₄ are classified as electrolytes since they dissociate in water. KNO₃ in water goes to K₊ and NO₃⁻. H₂SO₄ in water can be thought of as going to 2H⁺ and SO₄²⁻ but later on you will learn that when placed into water, H₂SO₄ actually forms H₊, HSO₄⁻, and SO₄²⁻ since HSO₄⁻ is a weak acid and won't dissociate completely.
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