Electrolytes

An electrolyte is a substance containing free ions which behaves as an electrically conductive medium. Because they generally consist of ions in solution, electrolytes are also known as ionic solutions, but molten electrolytes and solid electrolytes are also possible. They are sometimes referred to in abbreviated jargon as lytes. Explanation Electrolytes commonly exist as acids, bases or salts. Furthermore, some gases may act as electrolytes under conditions of high temperature or low pr ...