Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Electrolytes & Non-Electrolytes


Electrolytes

v  Substance that can conduct electricity in molten state or aqueous solution.
v  Contains free moving ion that carry electrical charges.
v  Ionic compounds such as molten lead (II) chloride, PbCI2.
v  Acid solutions such as nitric acid, HNO3.


Non-Electrolytes
v  Substance which cannot conduct electricity in all states.
v  Made from molecules only-no ions that can carry electrical charges and conduct electricity.
v  Covalent compounds such as alcohol, sugar and naphthalene.

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