Question

Define electrolyte.

Answer 1

Electrolyte: It is a chemical substance which gets dissociates into ions and helps in the conduction of electricity

There are two types of electrolytes:

Strong electrolyte and weak electrolyte

Strong electrolyte: The electrolyte which completely dissociates into ions.

For example Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) and Hydro chloric acid (HCl)

Weak electrolyte: The electrolyte which partly dissociates into ions.

For example Acetic acid (CH₃COOH), Ammonia (NH₃)