Elektrolüütilahus

Elektrolüütilahus is a solution that conducts electricity due to the presence of freely moving ions. When an ionic compound, such as a salt, acid, or base, dissolves in a solvent, typically water, it dissociates into positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. These ions are mobile within the solution and can carry an electrical current when an electric potential is applied across electrodes immersed in the solution. The conductivity of an elektrolüütilahus depends on the concentration of the ions, their charge, and their mobility. Strong electrolytes, like strong acids and bases or soluble ionic salts, dissociate almost completely, resulting in high conductivity. Weak electrolytes, such as weak acids and bases, only partially dissociate, leading to lower conductivity. Non-electrolytes, like sugar or alcohol, do not dissociate into ions when dissolved and therefore do not conduct electricity. Elektrolüütilahused have numerous applications in science and industry, including in batteries, electroplating, and biological systems like bodily fluids.