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A substance is classified as an electrolyte because

(1) it has a high melting point
(2) it contains covalent bonds
(3) its aqueous solution conducts an electric current
(4) its aqueous solution has a pH value of 7

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The answer is (3) its aqueous solution conducts an electric current. The definition of electrolyte is a substance that will ionize when dissolved in suitable ionizing solvents such as water.
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