Electrolytes are substances that conduct electric current as a result of dissociation into positively and negatively charged particles called ions, which migrate toward and are discharged at the negative and positive terminals of an electric circuit, respectively. They are an important class of compounds in chemistry and physics that can be divided into acids, bases, and salts, which ionize when dissolved in solvents such as water or alcohol/Chemical_Reactions/Chemical_Reactions_Examples/Electrolytes). Electrolytes can be strong or weak, depending on the extent to which they dissociate when dissolved in water/Chemical_Reactions/Chemical_Reactions_Examples/Electrolytes). Strong electrolytes completely ionize when dissolved, while weak electrolytes only partially ionize/Chemical_Reactions/Chemical_Reactions_Examples/Electrolytes).
Electrolytes are important in the human body as they help regulate chemical reactions, maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside cells, and conduct electrical charges, which is how muscles contract. They are essential for proper body function and can help diagnose a wide range of medical conditions and diseases. Examples of electrolytes in the body include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
