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Electrolyte
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What is Electrolyte?
An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent such as water. The dissolved electrolyte separates into cations and anions that carry electrical charge. Strong electrolytes (such as NaCl and HCl) dissociate completely, while weak electrolytes (such as acetic acid) only partially dissociate.
Key Facts
Term
Electrolyte
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Frequently Asked Questions
An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent such as water. The dissolved electrolyte separates into cations and anions that carry electrical charge. Strong electrolytes (such as NaCl and HCl) dissociate completely, while weak electrolytes (such as acetic acid) only partially dissociate.
More "E" Terms
1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide
C8H18ClN3
2-Ethoxyethanol
C4H10O2
Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
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