Electrolytes

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What are solutions made up of?

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Solutions are made up of solutes and solvents.

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Which of the following is a non-electrolyte? (CaO, NaOH, BaCl2, Br2)

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Br2 is a non-electrolyte.

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What are solutions called in which electric currents cannot run through?

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These solutions are called nonelectrolytes.

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Which of the following is a strong electrolyte when dissolved in water? (NaNO3, C2H5OH, C12H22O11, CH4)

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NaNO3 is a strong electrolyte.

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What is a dissolved solute that does not form ions?

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A dissolved solute that does not form ions is called a nonelectrolyte.

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Define an electrolyte.

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An electrolyte is a substance that dissociates into ions in solution and can conduct electricity.

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What is a strong electrolyte?

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A strong electrolyte is a substance that completely dissociates into ions in solution.

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What is a weak electrolyte?

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A weak electrolyte is a substance that partially dissociates into ions in solution.

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Give an example of a strong electrolyte.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of a strong electrolyte.

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Give an example of a weak electrolyte.

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Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is an example of a weak electrolyte.