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4.3.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
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What is an aqueous electrolyte?

What is an aqueous electrolyte?

An electrolyte is a substance that produces mobile ions when molten or dissolved in water. It conducts electricity because these ions are free to move. During electrolysis, chemical changes occur at the electrodes, but the electrolyte ions are not necessarily all changed.

4.3.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.3.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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