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Question
State one test by which sodium chloride can be distinguished from sugar.
Solution
Sodium chloride and sugar can be distinguished by the electrical conductivity test. Sugar, being a covalent compound, does not conduct electricity when dissolved in water but sodium chloride when dissolved in water conducts electricity.
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