Ionic Theory

An electrolyteAn electrolyte is a substance that dissociates in water into charged particles called ions. Positively charged ions are called cations. Negatively charged ions are called anions. Simply, an electrolyte is a... More contains positive and negative ions. The molecules that constitute the ions will split in solution to the ions through electrolytic dissociation, irrespective of whether an electric field is applied.

When the electrodes of a voltameter