Q. Which of the following is/ are correct for electrolytic solution?
  1. Electrolyte conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
  2. Sodium chloride, sugar solution, sulphuric acid are electrolytic solution.
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Answer: Only 1
Notes: A substance which gives ions when melted or dissolved in water is called an electrolyte. It may be defined as a substance which conducts electricity when dissolved in water or when melted. Sodium chloride, sulphuric acid are electrolytes as they dissociate into ions but sugar solution doesn't dissociate into ions when melted or dissolved in water so it is a non-electrolyte.
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