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  • Sucrose (C12H22O11): Electrolyte or Non-Electrolyte? - Chemistry Explained
    C12H22O11 is the chemical formula for sucrose, also known as table sugar.

    Sucrose is a non-electrolyte. Here's why:

    * Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water and produce ions (charged particles). These ions can conduct electricity.

    * Non-electrolytes dissolve in water but do not produce ions. They do not conduct electricity.

    Sucrose, when dissolved in water, does not break down into ions. It stays as a single molecule. Therefore, it doesn't conduct electricity and is considered a non-electrolyte.

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