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what is the difference between electrolyte and electrolysis?

Electrolyte refers to the substance, which in fused state or in aqueous state conducts electricity. An electrolyte when dissolved in water dissociates into ions which makes it electrically conductive. In simple terms, the motion of ions furnished by the dissociation of an electrolyte causes the flow of electricity. For example NaCl, KCl, NaOH etc.

Electrolysis, on the other hand is the process of separating a compound into its constituent elements by passing electricity through it when in molten or aqueous state. The word electrolysis means splitting or breaking chemical substances with the help of electric current. For example, when electricity is passed through water containing a few drops of sulphuric acid, it breaks down to give its constituent elements as products i.e. hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). Folllowing is the chemical equation for electrolysis of water

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In chemistry, anelectrolyteis any substance containing free ions that make the substance electrically conductive. The most typical electrolyte is anionic solution, but molten electrolytes and solid electrolytes are also possible.

A process in which a chemical change, especially decomposition, is brought about by passing an electric current through a solution of electrolytes so that the electrolyte's ions move toward the negative and positive electrodes and react with them. If negative ions move toward the anode, they lose electrons and become neutral, resulting in an oxidation reaction. This also happens if atoms of the anode lose electrons and go into the electrolyte solution as positive ions. If positive ions move toward the cathode and gain electrons, becoming neutral, a reduction reaction takes place. Electrolysis is used for many purposes, including the extraction of metals from ores, the cleaning of archaeological artifacts, and the coating of materials with thin layers of metal (electroplating).
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Decomposition of water by the passage of electric current is known as electrolysis.

Any solution that conducts electricity is known as an electrolyte. Acids, Bases andSalt solutions are some electrolytes

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