Just as solid conducts electricity, similarly liquids conduct electricity
Solutions of acids, bases and salts in water conduct electricity.
What are Electrolytes?
Liquids which conduct Electricity are called Electrolytes
Therefore, solutions of acids, bases and salts in water which conducts electricity are electrolytes
Example of Acid Solution
Lemon Juice conducts Electricity
It is because it contains citric acid (acid mixed with water)
Example of Base Solution
Solution of Sodium Hydroxide conducts Electricity
It is because sodium hydroxide is a base solution
Example of Salt Solution
Tap Water conducts Electricity
It is because tap water has salt in it
What are Strong Electrolytes and Weak Electrolytes
Strong Electrolytes
Those liquids which conduct Electricity very well are called Strong Electrolyte
They conduct more electricity because they have a lot of ions in it
Example
Sulphuric Acid Solution, Hydrochloric Acid Solution, Sodium Hydroxide Solution, Common Salt Solution
Weak Electrolytes
Those liquids which conduct Electricity to a less extent are called Weak Electrolyte
They conduct less electricity because they have less ions in it
Example
Vinegar(Acetic Acid), Lemon Juice (Citric Acid Solution). Tap Water, Rain Water
Like we see in the figure,
If there is a strong electrolyte, the bulb glows
But if there is a weak electrolyte, the bulb doesn’t glow fully
