Question

Classify each of the following aqueous solutions as a nonelectrolyte, weak electrolyte, or strong electrolyte.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) LiClO4 - Strong electrolyte

b) HClO -Weak electrolyte

c) CH3CH2CH2OH - Non-electrolyte

d) HClO3 - Strong electrolyte

e) CuSO4 -strong electrolyte

f) C12H22O11-Non-electrolyte

Explanation:

• An electrolyte is a substance in an aqueous or molten form which is decomposed by passing an electric current through it. Electrolytes ionize to ions which are responsible for the conduction of electric charge.
• Non-electrolytes are substances that do not ionize into cations and anions and thus do not conduct. They include molecular compounds such as gases.
• Electrolytes may be weak or strong depending on the level of ionization.
• Weak electrolytes are those that undergo partial ionization while strong electrolytes completely ionize.