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Chapter 14, Problem 64P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 64P
Classify the following substances as strong electrolytes, weak electrolytes, or nonelectrolytes:
(a) Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
(b) Potassium nitrate (KNO3)
(c) Glucose (C6H12O6)
(d) Ammonia (NH3)
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QUESTION:
Problem 64P
Classify the following substances as strong electrolytes, weak electrolytes, or nonelectrolytes:
(a) Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
(b) Potassium nitrate (KNO3)
(c) Glucose (C6H12O6)
(d) Ammonia (NH3)
ANSWER:
Solution 64P:
Here, we are going to determine the substances as strong electrolytes, weak electrolytes, or nonelectrolytes based on their dissociation property.
Step 1:
A strong electrolyte : It is defined as a substance that completely, ionizes or dissociates in a solution. These ions are good conductors of electric current in the solution.
For example: NaCl is strong electrolyte which dissociates completely in solution.
A weak electrolyte : It is defined as a substance that partially ionizes or dissociates in a solution.
A Nonelectrolyte : It is defined as a substance that does not ionize or dissociate in solution.
For example sugar, fats.