Electrode v. electrolyte

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ClaireHW
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Electrode v. electrolyte

Postby ClaireHW » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:03 pm

What is the difference between an electrode and an electrolyte?

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Re: Electrode v. electrolyte

Postby Christy Lee 2H » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:23 pm

The electrode is the solid metal that conducts electricity, and the electrolyte is the aqueous solution with ions.


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