Which of the following compounds is an electrolyte when dissolved in distilled water?

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Sodium sulfate is an ionic compound and will dissociate into ions (Na+ and SO42-) in water, making it an electrolyte. Ethyl alcohol (A) and sucrose (B) are molecular compounds and do not dissociate into ions in water, so they are not electrolytes. Oxygen (D) is a diatomic molecule that does not dissociate into ions in water and is not an electrolyte.

Which of the Following Compounds Is an Electrolyte When Dissolved