Question

Which statement describes an electrolyte?
1.
An electrolyte conducts an electric current as a solid and dissolves in water.
2.
An electrolyte conducts an electric current as a solid and does not dissolve in water.
3.
When an electrolyte dissolves in water, the resulting solution conducts an electric current.
When an electrolyte dissolves in water, the resulting solution does not conduct an electric current.

Answer 1

An electrolyte is a substance that, when dissolved in water, conducts an electric current. This means that the resulting solution allows the flow of electricity. Therefore, the statement that correctly describes an electrolyte is: 3. When an electrolyte dissolves in water, the resulting solution conducts an electric current.