What is an electrolyte, and give an example of an electrolyte and a non-electrolyte?

• A. An electrolyte conducts electricity when dissolved or melted; sugar is an example of an electrolyte.
• B. An electrolyte conducts electricity only in solid form.
• C. An electrolyte conducts electricity when dissolved or melted; NaCl is an electrolyte and sugar is a non-electrolyte.
• D. An electrolyte conducts electricity in all states; water is the only electrolyte.

Answer: (D)