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Differentiate between the following pair based on the criteria given: Electrolyte and Metallic conductor (the particles conducting electricity)

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Differentiate between the following pair based on the criteria given:

Electrolyte and Metallic conductor (the particles conducting electricity)

Distinguish Between
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Solution

Electrolyte Metallic conductor
The particles responsible for conducting electricity are ions (cations and anions). The particles responsible for conducting electricity are free electrons.
These ions move and carry charge only in the molten state or aqueous solution. These electrons move through the solid metal lattice to carry the current.
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