Question 7 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B
KCl is an ionic compound that separates into K⁺ and Cl⁻ ions when it dissolves in water, so it dissociates in water. These mobile ions allow the solution to conduct electricity, making KCl an electrolyte. KCl is also a salt; it is not a nonelectrolyte.
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