2006-06-27 12:13:49 · 6 answers · asked by skoolgirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
On the most basic level, an electrolyte behaves as an electrically conductive medium. Because they generally consist of ions in solution, electrolytes are also known as ionic solutions.
2006-06-27 12:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ninja Banana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there would mainly be 3 effects having to do with the colligative properties of water (or whatever polar solvent you have otherwise the electrolyte would not dissolve). 1) increase the conductivity of the solution, 2) decrease the freezing point, and 3) increase the boiling point.
2006-06-27 19:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an electrolyte conducts electric current in a solution and they consist of ions that help in conduction.
2006-06-28 01:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by chha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solubility
2006-06-27 19:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by lincseagles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It impacts on it's conductivity, that is the "easiness" with which electric current travels
2006-06-27 19:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by Rick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there are common ions it will affect the solubility of the stuff already in the solution
2006-06-27 19:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by billyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋