Chemistry
State on what basis are acids, bases and salts classified as strong or weak electrolytes.
Electrolysis
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Acids, bases and salts that almost completely dissociate in fused or in aqueous solution state and contain mainly ions only are classified as strong electrolytes.
Acids, bases and salts that partially dissociate in fused or in aqueous solution state and ions as well as unionised molecules are classified as weak electrolytes.
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