Salt (sodium chloride) is an electrolyte in water solutions or when is melted.
Potassium is a chemical element.
potassium
Liquid electrolytes are hydrating molecules that the body needs to stay hydrated. Electrolytes help to control how the body sweats and uses water.
electrolytes
Potassium is important for protein synthesis, storage of starch and meristematic growth in plants. It also activates enzymes in plants. Enzyme activation is one of the most important functions of potassium in plants. Over 80 plant enzymes require potassium to activate them, and many of these are directly involved in nitrogen metabolism. Plants need high concentrations of potassium for full enzyme activation.
Many salts are electrolytes but not all; also exist electrolytes which are not salts.
3 electrolytes: Potassium, Sodium and Chloride.
has anyone tested the electrolytes and measured their conductivity, i know that gatorade has slightly more salt and potassium (electrolytes), just don't have actual numbers
Examples: potassium chloride, phosphates, nitrates.
Electrolytes are easier for the body to absorb for nutritional value than salts. Essentially, salts are just salts, while electrolytes are salts plus more, such as potassium.
from Wikipedia on "Salt" "Sodium is one of the primary electrolytes in the body. All four cationic electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium) are available in unrefined salt, as are other vital minerals needed for optimal bodily function."
potassium
Liquid electrolytes are hydrating molecules that the body needs to stay hydrated. Electrolytes help to control how the body sweats and uses water.
The potassium salts sulphate, phosphate, and bicarbonates all dissociate when dissolved in water, making the resulting solution capable of conducting electricity.
Licking salt is a home remedy for easing foot cramps. This remedy is not used because of a lack of potassium, but because salt helps to restore balance to the electrolytes in your body.
Examples: sodium chloride, uranyl nitrate, potassium sorbate, lithium oxalate, silver chloride, ammonium phosphate, lithium fluoride, potassium dichromate etc.
Electrolytes
Electrolytes with a positive charge include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium