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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 salt solution an electrolyte?
A solution of salt (NaCl) is an electrolyte.
Is calcium electrolyte?
no, a calcium salt is an electrolyte
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.
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 substance conducts electricity when dissolved in water?
An electrolyte.
What is the difference between an ion and an electrolyte?
molecules
Is salt solution an electrolyte?
A solution of salt (NaCl) is an electrolyte.
Does pasta cook faster when salt is added?
Since salt is an electrolyte, yes, it does cook faster, but it's not that much of a difference.
Is calcium electrolyte?
no, a calcium salt is an electrolyte
Is salt water an electrolyte or nonelectrolyte?
electrolyte
WHAT IS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF A SALT?
A salt solution is an electrolyte.
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.
Are salt and glucose electrolytes?
Salt (sodium chloride) is an electrolyte in water solutions or when is melted. Glucose is not an electrolyte.
When salt is dissolved in water salt is the what?
The salt would be an electrolyte.
What is the difference between a dry cell and a voltaic cell?
Electrolyte. sulphuric acid
What is the characteristic of salt solution?
A salt solution is an electrolyte.
Is salt a component of electrolyte?
Dissolved or (melted) sodium chloride is an electrolyte.
