In an electrolyte, the movement of ions is responsible for :

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voltage

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electric current.

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electric charge

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Solution

The correct option is C electric current.
Electric current in electrolytes is due to flow of electrically charged particles or iones. For example, if an electric field is placed across a solution of Na ion chlorine ion the sodium ions move towards the negative electrode (cathode), while the chloride ions move towards the positive electrode (anode).

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