Defining Strong Electrolytes and their examples

Strong electrolytes are substances that completely dissociate into ions when dissolved in a solvent such as water. This means that the solution contains a high concentration of ions and is able to conduct electricity.

There are three main types of strong electrolytes:

Strong acids: These are acids that completely dissociate into H+ ions and anions when dissolved in water. Examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and nitric acid (HNO₃).

Strong bases: These are bases that completely dissociate into OH- ions and cations when dissolved in water. Examples include sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂).

Salts: These are ionic compounds that completely dissociate into cations and anions when dissolved in water. Examples include sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium nitrate (KNO₃), and magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄).

Examples of strong electrolytes include:

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Potassium chloride (KCl)

Calcium nitrate (Ca(NO₃)₂)

Sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄)

Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂)