Answer : The correct answer is option 2 : 0.10 M NaCl and 0.10 M NaClO₄
Explanation :
Solutions are classified into 3 categories.
1) Strong electrolytes : These are the solutions that dissociate completely forming ions . They are good conductors of electricity.
Example : All strong acids, bases and the salts made by strong acid/base are strong electrolytes .
2) Weak electrolytes : These substances do not dissociate completely thereby forming fewer ions. They are weak conductors of electricity.
3) Non electrolytes : These are the substances that do not dissociate at all. They do not form ions in aqueous medium. They are bad conductors of electricity.
Let us take a look at the given options and find out what type of solution do we have .
Option 1 : NH₃ is a weak electrolyte whereas NH₄Cl is a strong electrolyte bcause NH₄Cl is made by combination of NH₃ and HCl ( HCl is a strong acid)
Therefore NH₃ would carry electricity less efficiently than NH₄Cl.
Option 2 : Both NaCl and NaClO₄ are strong electrolytes. Therefore they will conduct electrical current equally well
Option 3 : NaNO₃ is a strong electrolyte but HNO₂ is a weak electrolyte. Therefore they will not carry the current equally
Therefore the correct option is option 2
