Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Dissociation
A
The breaking apart of ions
2
Q
Electrolyte
A
A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water
3
Q
Strong electrolyte
A
Conducts electricity very well
4
Q
Nonelectrolytes
A
Substances that don’t conduct electricity when dissolved in water
5
Q
Weak electrolytes
A
Substances that conduct a small amount of electricity when dissolved in water
6
Q
Why are some compounds electrolytes while others aren’t?
A
Compounds that break up into charged particles when in water will be electrolytes, whereas ones that don’t are not electrolytes
