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In chemistry, an electrolyte is any substance containing free ions that make the substance electrically conductive. The most typical electrolyte is an ionic solution, but molten electrolytes and solid electrolytes are also possible.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoUsually electrolyte would split into positive and negative ions. So it gives a good passage for electric current through it. Positive ions would move towards the cathode hence named as cations while negative ions towards anode hence named as anions. If such an electrolyte is not there then no chance for electric current to flow through the liquid.
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∙ 14y agoTo provide ions for the reduction reaction.
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∙ 10y agoThe metal surfacing of an electrode serves as the location where oxidation-reduction equilibrium is established.
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What is the main purpose of a cell wall in a plant cell?
The main purpose of the cell wall is too protect the cell from too much liquid being diffused in. It also helps keep the cells rectangular structure.
Is alcl3 an electrolyte?
Yes, AlCl3 is a strong electrolyte.
Is ethyl amine astrong electrolyte?
Yes, propylamine has a weak base nature.
Clearly state the definition of electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a chemical process where an electrolyte is chemically decomposed into its consituents by passing an direct electric current through it inside an electric cell.
What is the purpose for the proper handling of experimental subject?
to ensure that good and reliable data are collected
What is the purpose of electrolyte gel when performing an EKG?
what purpose of ecgelly
A wet cell is an electrochemical cell in which the electrolyte is a?
true
Is acid an electrolyte for a dry cell?
no; it is for a wet cell instead
Which electrolyte flows into the cell to initiate depolarization?
potassium The answer of potassium is dead wrong. Sodium is the electrolyte that flows into the cell to initiate depolarization. Potassium flows into the cell during repolarization.
What is the solution of an electric cell?
electrolyte solution
What to be the best electrolyte in a fuel cell?
KOH
What is the difference between a dry cell and a voltaic cell?
Electrolyte. sulphuric acid
How are wet and dry cells the same?
A wet cell and a dry cell are the same in that they each have an anode, a cathode and and electrolyte. All three components are different chemically. The anode and the cathode will exhibit a voltage difference when placed in the electically conductive electrolyte. The voltage and reaction between the three parts of the cell are chemical reactions. A wet cell is different from a dry cell in that the electrolyte in the wet cell is a liquid where the so-called dry cell has an electrolyte that is either damp, moist or in a gelatinous form. ( The electrolyte is not actually "dry".) Otherwise the cells are the same. The cell may be a primary cell that is depleted as one of the elements is chemically consumed or the cell may be rechargable by reversing the chemical reaction.
Is sodium hydroxide a electrolyte in fuel cell?
yes
What is the conducting liquid in a wet cell called?
The electrolyte
In a wet type of voltaic cell what is electrolyte?
liquid electrolyte solution with water and sulfuric acid.
Why a cell has internal resistance?
due to the electrolyte present between the two electodes of the cell
