Question

Can mercury be called an electrolyte without calling it is simple electric conductor

Answer 1

Mercury is a pure liquid metal it conducts the electricity, but it is not an electrolyte, because an electrolyte is defined as a compound that ionizes when dissolved in suitable ionizing solvents such as water, Where Mercury is a metal element not a compound.

Example:  soluble salts, acids and bases, some gases, such as hydrogen chloride, under conditions of high temperature or low pressure are electrolytes  when dissolved in suitable ionizing solvents such as water .

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