(a) Define electrolysis.
(b) Classify each of the following substances as an electrolyte or a non-electrolyte
(i) sugar solution;
(ii) kerosene;
(iii) alkaline solution
(iv) lemon fruit juice.
Explanation
(a) Electrolysis is the process through which solutions or molten substance is broken down into their component parts by the passage of electric current.
(b)
|
Electrolytes |
Non-electrolytes |
|
– alkaline – lemon fruit juice |
– sugar solution – kerosene |