Question

Ionic solutes are considered strong electrolytes. What does this mean for the conductivity of the solution?

Answer 1

Ionic solutes are considered strong electrolytes. What does this mean for the conductivity of the solution?  

A) Strong electrolytes dissolve and completely dissociate in water providing charged ions to conduct electricity.  

B) Strong electrolytes dissolve and do not dissociate in water providing no charged ions to conduct electricity.  

C) Being a strong electrolyte refers the type of bonding and has no bearing on conducting electricity.  

D) Strong electrolytes do not dissolve in water and can not conduct electricity.  

                                          ANSWER:

A) Strong electrolytes dissolve and completely dissociate in water providing charged ions to conduct electricity.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When a compound dissolves in a solution and changes into ions then it is able to conduct electricity.

For example, KCl is an ionic compound and when dissolved in a solution then it is able to dissociate into $K^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions. Hence, it is able to conduct electricity.

Therefore, we can conclude that ionic solutes are considered strong electrolytes because strong electrolytes dissolve and completely dissociate in water providing charged ions to conduct electricity.