Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Electolysis

is the breakdown of a substance by electricity.
Electrolytes are compounds which dont conduct electricity when solid but do when melted or dissolved in water.
• Sulphuric Acid- Electrolyte
• Sodium Chloride- Electrolyte
• Ethanol- not Electrolyte
• Distilled Water- not Electrolyte
• Copper Chloride- Electrolyte
• Glucose Solution- not Electrolyte
• Sucrose Solution- not Electrolyte