Question

Which of the following is/are the property of an electrolyte?

• A. It conducts electric current.
• B. Ionizes when it is dissolved in a solvent.
• C. It can generate ions in molten state.
• D. It can be solid too.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

It conducts electric current.

B

Ionizes when it is dissolved in a solvent.

C

It can generate ions in molten state.

D

It can be solid too.

Properties of electrolyte are:

• It conducts electric current as a result of its dissociation into ions.
• It generally ionizes when it is dissolved in a solvent.
• Many salts, such as sodium chloride, behave as electrolytes when melted in the absence of any solvent.
• Silver iodide (salt) exists as an electrolyte even in the solid state.