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Which compounds are classified as electrolytes and why?

(1) KNO3 and H2SO4
(2) KNO3 and CH3OH
(3) CH3OCH3 and H2SO4
(4) CH3OCH3 and CH3OH

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The correct answer is A. An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity in solution because the solution has ions that electricity can flow. KNO3 and H2SO4 dissociates into potassium, nitrate, hydronium and sulfate ions when in solution therefore they are considered as electrolytes.
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