Electrolytic conduction

Electrolytic conduction occurs when an electric current passes through a solution that contains ions, such as saltwater. In the solution, positive ions (cations) move toward the negative electrode, while negative ions (anions) move toward the positive electrode. This movement of charged particles allows the electric current to flow. The process involves the ions migrating and sometimes undergoing chemical reactions at the electrodes, facilitating the conduction of electricity through the liquid. This mechanism differs from metallic conduction, which involves free electrons, and relies on the movement of ions in a solution or molten state.