Question

Based on the properties of the compounds in the interactive, predict whether the given compounds behave as electrolytes or as nonelectrolytes.
1. LioH
2. C4H2O4
3. LiBr
4. HNo3

Answer 1

Explanation:

Before proceeding we have to understand what electrolytes and non electrolytes are;

An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved. An electrolyte is a compound that can dissociate into ions.

Non electrolytes: A substance whose molecules in solution do not dissociate to ions and thus do not conduct an electric current

Going through the options;

1. LiOH

This is a compound of hat would dissociate into Li+ and OH-.  This is an electrolyte.

2. C4H2O4

This is an organic compound. Gnerally organic acids are non electrolytes, with the exception og the acids. This is a nonelectrolyte.

3. LiBr

This is an electrolyte because it would dissociate into Li+ and Br-  ions.

4. HNO3

HNO3 is a strong acid. Because it is a strong acid it will dissociate completely into its ions (H+ and NO3-). Therefore we consider HNO3 to be a strong electrolyte.