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Contents & notes: what this topic covers
Under Conduction of Electricity Through, the JAMB Physics syllabus expects you to study:
- 37. Conduction of Electricity Through
- (a) liquids
- (i) electrolytes and non-electrolyte;
- (ii) concept of electrolysis;
- (iii) Faraday’s laws of electrolysis;
- (iv) application of electrolysis, e.g., electroplating, calibration of ammeter etc.
- (b) gases
- (i) discharge through gases (qualitative treatment only);
- (ii) application of conduction of electricity through gases;
Study notes & guidance
Study Conduction of Electricity Through using a recommended Physics textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Physics, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.
Objectives — candidates should be able to
After studying Conduction of Electricity Through, you should be able to:
- Distinguish between electrolytes and non- electrolytes;
- Analyse the processes of electrolysis;
- Apply Faraday’s laws of electrolysis to solve problems;
- Analyse discharge through gases;
- Determine some applications/uses of conduction of electricity through gases.
These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.
Source: official JAMB UTME Physics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.