January 2019 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
27 Which statement describes an electrolyte?
(1) An electrolyte conducts an electric current as a solid and dissolves in water.
(2) An electrolyte conducts an electric current as a solid and does not dissolve in water.
(3) When an electrolyte dissolves in water, the resulting solution conducts an electric current.
(4) When an electrolyte dissolves in water, the resulting solution does not conduct an electric current.
Solution: An electrolyte is a substance that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Answer: 3
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