Question

In an electrolyte, the positive ions move from left to right and negative ions from right to left. Is there anet current? If yes, in what direction?

Answer 1

Yes, there is a net current in an electrolyte.

• When in an electrolyte, the positive ions move from left to right and negative ions from right to left, the direction of net current is from left to right.
• With the flow of positive charge, the net current flows opposite to the motion of negative ions.

Answer 2

Answer:

the positive ions move from left to right and the negative ions from right to left.

Explanation:

It is quite known that in case of electrolyte there are no electrons. The electric current is basically due to flow of ions. Now these ions are sub categorized as Cations and Anions. As in you can say in case of a galvanic cell, the electrons are assumed to flow from Anode to cathode externally through the circuit. So in this case, electrons flow from cathode to anode internally through the circuit. I think you need a little modification for the question