(a) Explain the term electrolyte and give two examples. (b) State the relationship between the...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2003
(a) Explain the term electrolyte and give two examples.
(b) State the relationship between the mass of a substance liberated during electrolysis and the charge passed.
Explanation
(a) Electrolyte is a substance in liquid or molten state which conducts electricity and undergoes decomposition e.g. metallic salts, acids and alkalis.
(b) M \(\alpha\) Q
M = kQ. Mass m is proportional to charge Q where K is a constant of proportionality.
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