CHAPTER 6

INTERACTION BETWEEN CHEMICALS

Electrochemistry
Content
6.1 Electrolyte

Non-electrolyte

Relationship of freely moving ions in
electrolyte and electrical circuit

Conclusion

Electrolyte
Definition: A substance which dissociates freely
moving ions when dissolved in water or
molten, to produce an electrically
conductive medium.

Because they generally consist of ions in solution,
electrolytes are also known as ionic solutes.

Example: NaCl
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electrolytes
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Non- electrolyte
Definition: A compound which is not able to
produce an electrically conductive
medium when the substance is dissolved
in water or molten.

Most covalent compound are non-electrolyte.

Example: CCl
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Non-electrolytes
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Why the needle of the ammeter did not move?
The relationship of freely moving ions
in electrolyte and electrical circuit
When the electricity is flow to the electrode, positive
ions are attracted to cathode and negative ions are
attracted to anode.

The flow of electrical charge carried by ions in
electrolyte and electrons in the connected wire.

The electrolyte which has freely moving ions is able
to conduct electricity.

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electrolytes
Please notice what happen to the ammeter.
What made the needle of the ammeter moves?
Freely moving ions
Conclusion
Electrolyte


Non-electrolyte


The relationship of freely moving ions in electrolyte
and electrical circuit


A substance which dissociates freely
moving ions when dissolved in water or
molten, to produce an electrically
conductive medium
Electrolyte


A compound which is not able to
produce an electrically conductive
medium when the substance is dissolved
in water or molten
Non- electrolyte



The electrolyte which has freely moving ions is able to
conduct electricity
The relationship of freely moving ions
in electrolyte and electrical circuit