Is it stronger the acid stronger the electrolyte?

Yes. A strong(er) acid is a stronger electrolyte (chemistry).

So we can use this device to measure electrolytes in different sports drinks also? Can you give me a diagram to make it?

There is a video showing how to make it at https://www.khanacademy.org/science/discoveries-projects/discoveries/batteries/v/battery-meter--galvanometer.

What does acidity have to do with electricity? Is it something with the way the molecules are structured?

Acids have positive ions, which attract electrons to them to make them more stable. Electrons in motion form electricity, which couples with magnetism. So the more positive ions, the more electric current is created and thus the stronger the magnetic field.

What would happen if you had more acid?

You would be able to sustain the same current for longer.

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Electrolyte (strong acid test)

Name: Electrolyte (strong acid test)
Uploaded: 2013-04-20T15:47:42Z
Description: Experimenting with a strong acid as electrolyte and observing the change in deflection compared to weak acid (vinegar)

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Experimenting with a strong acid as electrolyte and observing the change in deflection compared to weak acid (vinegar). Created by Brit Cruise.

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I learnt about pH in chemistry. I kinda forgot about it, but it said that you can tell how strong the acid is by calculating its pH. And the stronger the acid is, the greater it would donate electrons. Could you please tell me the relationship between electricity and pH and acid(or base or neutral)?? thank you!
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