Science Common Sense

1315 - Why do electrolytes conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

When you dissolve something like salt or an electrolyte in water, the molecules break apart into tiny particles called ions. Some of these ions have extra electrons (negative charge), while others have missing electrons (positive charge).

These ions can move freely around in the water, and when there's a voltage (like from a battery), the ions move towards the oppositely charged side. This movement of ions carries electricity, making the solution a conductor.