Mention two differences between conduction of electricity through a metallic conductor and through an electrolytic substance [TBQ-3(4)]

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Metallic conduction

Electrolytic conduction

1. Conduction through metals is carried by the movement of electrons.

1. Conduction through electrolytes is carried by movement of ions.

2. No change is observed in the chemical properties of the conductors.

2. It involves chemical change resulting in the decomposition of electrolytes.

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Metallic conduction	Electrolytic conduction
1. Conduction through metals is carried by the movement of electrons.	1. Conduction through electrolytes is carried by movement of ions.
2. No change is observed in the chemical properties of the conductors.	2. It involves chemical change resulting in the decomposition of electrolytes.