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Can distilled water dissolve copper to make an electrolyte?
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Distilled water alone cannot dissolve copper to form an electrolyte. Copper is a relatively unreactive metal, and distilled water lacks the necessary ions to facilitate a chemical reaction. To dissolve copper, you would need a more reactive solution like a strong acid (e.g., nitric acid) or a solution containing a suitable oxidizing agent.
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