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What is an electrolyte? the fastest answer will get bainliest.

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Electrolytes are substances that produce an electrically conducting solution, when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water. We can call them as liquids or gels which contain ions. For example:- Sodium Chloride(NaCl), Nitric Acid(HNO3), Chloric Acid(HCLO3) etc.
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Electrolytes are substances which undergo chemical change when electricity is passed through them.

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