Question

What is meant by the term ‘electrolyte’?

What is an electrolyte?

Answer 1

An electrolyte is a compound that, either in aqueous solution or in a molten state, allows an electric current to pass through it and is accompanied by the discharge of ions and finally into neutral atoms at the two electrodes.

Answer 2

Conductors that carry electricity due to ion mobility and alter chemically as an electric current flows through them are referred to as electrolytic conductors. Electrolytic conduction is the term used to describe the phenomenon of current flowing as a result of ion movement. Also known as electrolytes, electrolytic conductors are ionic substances.