electrolyte solution
Ion-carrying fluid
An electrolyte solution is a liquid containing dissolved ions that can conduct electricity.
The term appears in chemistry and medicine—sports drinks and IV fluids are electrolyte solutions that replenish sodium, potassium, and other minerals lost through sweat or illness: She drank an electrolyte solution after the marathon.
- sodium chlorideNaCl compound
- potassium nitrateCrystalline potassium salt compound
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- pH levelMeasure of acidity
- salt waterH2O with sodium chloride
calcium chloride · ionization · hydrochloric acid · Gatorade · IV drip · sulfuric acid · sports drinks · acetic acid · freezing point depression · cell membrane · nerve impulse · rehydration · viscosity · cleaning agents · battery acid · muscle cramp · dissociation · electrolysis
electrolyte solutioninsulator
Substance resisting energy flow
non-conductor · dielectric · pure water · electrical insulator · distilled water
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