O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/11/M/J/24

Explanation
Electrolytes conduct via free-moving ions in molten or aqueous states.
Steps:
- Identify electrolytes: ionic compounds molten or dissolved in water produce free ions for conduction and electrolysis.
- Check aqueous sodium chloride: contains Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, so electrolysable (✓).
- Check copper(II) bromide: solid form lacks mobile ions, not electrolysable without specifying molten/aqueous (✗).
- Check graphite: covalent network solid conducts electronically, not ionically, so not electrolysable (✗).
- Check molten lead(II) bromide: molten state frees Pb²⁺ and Br⁻ ions, so electrolysable (✓).
Why B is correct:
- Matches electrolysis definition: only ionic substances with mobile ions (aqueous NaCl and molten PbBr₂) are marked ✓, per Faraday's laws of electrolysis.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Identical to B, but question specifies B as correct row.
- C: Incorrectly marks aqueous NaCl as ✗, ignoring its free ions.
- D: Wrongly marks molten PbBr₂ as ✗ and aqueous NaCl as ✗, violating electrolyte criteria.
Final answer: B
Topic: Electrolysis
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