Question

what happens when the current pass through an electrolyte.

Answer 1

When electrodes are placed in anelectrolyte and a voltage is applied, theelectrolyte will conduct electricity. Lone electrons normally cannot pass through the electrolyte; instead, a chemical reaction occurs at the cathode, providing electrons to theelectrolyte.

Answer 2

When. current. passes. through. an. electrolyte. by. electrolysis. of. water. it. breaks. into. its constituents. i.e. hydrogen. and. oxygen.