elektrolüüsilahuses
Elektrolüüsilahus refers to a solution that conducts electricity due to the presence of dissolved ions. These ions are typically formed when an ionic compound, such as a salt, acid, or base, dissociates in a solvent, most commonly water. The process of dissociation breaks the compound into its constituent positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. When an electric potential is applied across an elektrolüüsilahus, these mobile ions are driven towards the oppositely charged electrodes. Cations migrate towards the cathode (negative electrode), and anions migrate towards the anode (positive electrode). This movement of charged particles constitutes an electric current within the solution. The conductivity of an elektrolüüsilahus depends on several factors, including the concentration of ions, the charge of the ions, and the mobility of the ions in the solvent. Pure water, for example, is a poor conductor of electricity because it contains very few ions. However, dissolving even a small amount of a soluble salt, like sodium chloride, dramatically increases its conductivity. Electrolytic solutions are fundamental to various chemical processes, including electroplating, electrolysis, and the operation of batteries. The nature of the ions present dictates the specific chemical reactions that occur at the electrodes during electrolysis.