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Salt splits up into ions; it is the ions that conduct electricity.

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Salt dissociates into ions (sodium and chloride) when dissolved in water. These ions are charged particles that can move freely in the water, allowing them to carry electrical current. The presence of these charged particles increases the water's conductivity, enabling the flow of electricity.

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