Chemistry GCSE
Non-electrolyte
What Non-electrolyte means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Non-electrolyte
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A substance such as pure water or a solid ionic compound that lacks mobile ions and so is not an electrolyte in this sense.
Topics that use Non-electrolyte
- The process of electrolysis (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anode
- Cathode
- Electrode processes
- Electrolysis
- Electrolysis and direct current
- Electrolyte
- Ion migration in electrolytes
- Anions
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