The solution that conducts electricity due to the presence of ions is called :
A
cation
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B
electrolyte
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C
anion
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D
both A and C
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Solution
The correct option is B electrolyte The process of decomposition of a chemical compound in a solution when an electric current passes through it is called electrolysis. The solution that conducts electricity due to the presence of ions is called an electrolyte.