Question

Electrolyte can conduct electricity because the molecules ___ .

• A. contain unpaired electrons, which are mobile
• B. contain loosely held electrons which get free under the influence of voltage
• C. break up into ions when a voltage is applied
• D. are broken up into ions when the electrolyte is fused or is dissolved in the solvent

Answer 1

The correct option is D

are broken up into ions when the electrolyte is fused or is dissolved in the solvent

The electrolyte can conduct electricity because the molecules are broken up into ions. When the electrolyte is fused or is dissolved in the solvent, these broken up molecules allow conduction of electricity in the solution.