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What is an electrolyte?

   What is an electrolyte?

Holt Physics

Raymond A. Serway,… 1st Edition

Chapter 19, Problem 6

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10/05/2020

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In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent. Show more…

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Electrolyte

An electrolyte is a substance that, when dissolved in a suitable solvent like water, produces a solution capable of conducting electricity. This ability results from the substance’s ionic nature, where it breaks apart into free-moving ions, allowing electrical charge to be transported through the solution.

Ionic Dissociation

Ionic dissociation is the process by which an ionic compound separates into its constituent ions upon dissolving in a solvent. This breakdown is essential for the formation of an electrolyte solution, as the released positively and negatively charged ions are the key to conducting electricity.

Electrical Conductivity

Electrical conductivity refers to the capacity of a solution to carry an electric current. In the context of electrolytes, conductivity is largely determined by the concentration and mobility of the ions produced from dissociation, which facilitate the movement of charge through the solution.

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