What is an electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?

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Fabio Dalla Libera · Answer 1 · 2021-06-14T10:48:04+0000

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An electrolytic cell has three component parts: an electrolyte and two electrodes (a cathode and an anode). The electrolyte is usually a solution of water or other solvents in which ions are dissolved. Molten salts such as sodium chloride are also electrolytes.

DEHAAS · Answer 2 · 2021-06-16T06:41:33+0000

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An electrolytic cell uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction. An electrolytic cell is a kind of electrochemical cell. ... The electrolyte is usually a solution of water or other solvents in which ions are dissolved. Molten salts such as sodium chloride are also electrolytes.

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