Question

For electrolysis to take place, the compound used as an electrolyte should be a/an ___________.

• A. insulator
• B. conductor
• C. metalloid
• D. gas

Answer 1

The correct option is B conductor

Flow of ions is required for the process of electrolysis. The ionic compounds release ions in molten form or when they are dissolved in water. These ions conduct electricity. Hence, an electrolyte should be an electrical conductor.
Example: When sodium chloride is dissolved in water, it dissociates into sodium and chloride ions respectively, leading to the formation of an electrically conductive solution.