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Electrolytes are easier for the body to absorb for nutritional value than salts. Essentially, salts are just salts, while electrolytes are salts plus more, such as potassium.

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Is table salt a strong or weak or non-electrolyte?

Table salt is an electrolyte due to its ionic bonding. It will completely dissolve in aqueous solutions and is capable of conducting electricity.


What is the difference between a strong electrolyte and a weak electrolyte in terms of their ability to conduct electricity?

A strong electrolyte fully dissociates into ions in solution, allowing it to conduct electricity well. A weak electrolyte only partially dissociates, resulting in lower conductivity of electricity.


What is the difference between a weak electrolyte and a strong electrolyte in terms of their ability to conduct electricity?

A strong electrolyte fully dissociates into ions in solution, allowing it to conduct electricity well. A weak electrolyte only partially dissociates, so it conducts electricity less effectively.


Would a galvanic cell work without a salt bridge?

The electrolyte of a commercial galvanic cell normally extends from anode to cathode without interruption by a salt bridge. A salt bridge is normally a teaching tool to help show that: 1. Galvanic half-cells do not produce voltage 2. Conductors and insulators are not necessarily salt bridges. An electrolyte must extend from anode to cathode before the galvanic cell can produce voltage. 3. The chemical composition of the salt bridge can differ from the electrolytes in the half cells. 4. Ions travel through the salt bridge between the cell's anode and cathode. Salt bridges raise more questions than answers. For example: 1. Can the difference between an electrolyte and a conductor be defined? 2. How do ions quickly move through a solid or a long electrolyte? 3. When salt bridge composition differs from the galvanic cell electrolyte(s), must the salt bridge chemically react with the galvanic cell electrolyte(s)? 4. Why does galvanic cell voltage remain nearly constant while anode to cathode distance doubles.


What is the difference between a strong and weak electrolyte in terms of their ability to conduct electricity?

A strong electrolyte fully dissociates into ions in solution, allowing it to conduct electricity well. A weak electrolyte only partially dissociates, limiting its ability to conduct electricity.