Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A strong electrolyte is a substance that completely dissociates into ions when dissolved in water, resulting in a high conductivity of electric current.
Related terms
Weak electrolyte: A weak electrolyte only partially dissociates into ions when dissolved in water, resulting in a lower conductivity of electric current.
Ionization: Ionization refers to the process of forming ions from neutral atoms or molecules.
Conductivity measures how well a substance conducts electricity. It is directly related to the presence of free-moving charged particles (ions) within the substance.