A 1.0 M (molar) solution of potassium nitrate (KNO3) is an electrolyte solution. Specifically, it’s a strong electrolyte, meaning it completely dissociates into ions (K+ and NO3-) when dissolved in water, and this solution will conduct electricity. An electrolyte is a substance that, when dissolved in a solvent (like water), conducts electricity due to the presence of ions. A strong electrolyte is one that dissociates completely into ions when dissolved, resulting in a solution that is a good conductor of electricity. Potassium nitrate is an ionic compound. When dissolved in water, it breaks down into potassium ions (K+) and nitrate ions (NO3-).