Question

What do you mean by the term "electrolyte"​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a solution containing ions which makes it a electrolyte there are positive and negative ions which conduct electricity. Ex. NaCl

It is a chemical compound that dissociates into its ions i.e. why it is able conduct electricity .

Answer 2

• An electrolyte is a chemical compound that dissociates into ions and hence is capable of transporting electric charge - i.e. an electrolyte is an electric conductor; unlike metals the flow of charge is not a flow of electrons, but is a movement of ions.
• Electrolytes can be solid, liquids, or solutions.