Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. An electrolyte: a substance containing free ions which are the carriers of electric current in the electrolyte. B. An alternating current (AC) supply: provides the energy necessary to create or discharge the ions in the electrolyte. C. Two electrodes: an electrical conductor which provides the physical interface between the electrical circuit providing the energy and the electrolyte. Chose the correct code given below:

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A and B

  5. A and C
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct statement: An electrolyte: a substance containing free ions which are the carriers of electric current in the electrolyte. If the ions are not mobile as in a solid salt, then electrolysis cannot occur.

Correct statement: Two electrodes: an electrical conductor which provides the physical interface between the electrical circuit providing the energy and the electrolyte.

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