Question

Define the following term.

Electrolyte

Answer 1

Electrolyte -

1. Electrolytes are compounds that can allow the flow of electric current in an aqueous solution and in a molten state.
2. They are generally electrovalent or polar covalent compounds that can form ions in water.
3. Examples-Hydrochloric acid $\left(\mathrm{HCl}\right)$, Sodium chloride$\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$