Equilibrium

Question

What are electrolytes and non-electrolytes?

Answer

Generally,the substances which can conduct electric current by the migration of ions through their molten states or aqueous solutions.
Acids: HCl, HNO3, H2SO4, CH3COOH etc.
Bases: NaOH, KOH, NH4OH, Ca(OH)2 etc.
Salts: NaCl, NH4Cl, CH3COONH4, CaCletc.
Non-electrolytes: The substances which do not conduct electric current through their molten states or aqueous solutions are known as non-electrolytes. For example, glucose, fructose, cane sugar, glycerol.

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