Question

Statement 1: An electrolyte is a liquid that conducts electricity.

Statement 2: The current flow through the electrolyte is mainly due to the movement of ions.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct

An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electric current as a result of a dissociation into positively and negatively charged particles called ions.

An electrolyte is electrically conducting because of the movement of ions.