Which outcome results when high current passes through ionic solids?

💡 Explanation

Electrolyte breakdown occurs because high current leverages **electrolysis**, where ionic bonds are broken at electrodes causing oxidation or reduction of ionic species. Therefore, the ionic solid breaks down, rather than metallic conductivity which relies on free electrons; covalent lattice arrangements do not occur.

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