Electrolytes are Liquids that Conduct Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when you place a conductivity probe in an electrolyte?
A
Current flows through the circuit - measure its conductivity
2
Q
What happens when you place a conductivity probe in a non-electrolyte?
A
No current flows - get a reading of zero conductivity
3
Q
What is another way of determining whether a substance is an electrolyte or not?
A
To set up an electrolytic cell
4
Q
What can we say the substance is if it will undergo electrolysis?
A
It is an electrolyte
