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What exactly are electrolytes? i've always wondered this.
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Electrolytes: electrolytes are substances that are ionized when dissolved in water. Main electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnisum. They can make up oral rehydration solutions that are used in dehydration, like pedialyte.
Answered 2/28/2015
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