To tell if a substance is an electrolyte or non-electrolyte we first need to know what type of compound we have and if it will produce ions when dissolved in water.
-- Definition--
An electrolyte is: a substance that dissolves in water (or other polar solvent) to produce ions and a solution that conducts electricity.
---- Classifying Electrolytes ----
- Strong Electrolyte: completely dissociate in solution and conducts electricity. Soluble ionic compounds and strong acids are electrolytes.
- Weak Electrolyte: partially dissociate in solution and poorly conduct electricity.
- Non-Electrolytes: do not dissociate into ions and do not conduct electricity. Most molecular compounds are non-electrolytes.
---- More Definitions ----
- Strong Electrolyte: completely dissociate in solution and conducts electricity. Soluble ionic compounds and strong acids are electrolytes.
- Weak Electrolyte: partially dissociate in solution and poorly conduct electricity.
- Non-Electrolytes: do not dissociate into ions and do not conduct electricity. Most molecular compounds are non-electrolytes.
---- Helpful Resources ----
Metals, Non-Metals on the Periodic Table: • Metals, Nonmetals, and...
Ionic, Covalent, & Polar Covalent: • Polar, Non-Polar, and ...
Solubility Table: • How to Use the Solubil... )
Solubility Rules: • Solubility Rules: Exp...
Sports drinks, like Gatorade or Powerade, consist of primarily Potassium and Sodium electrolytes to provide hydration due to sweating. Other important electrolytes are chloride , calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. Drinks containing electrolytes are also used extensively in medicine for oral rehydration.
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