Electrolyte vs Non-Electrolyte

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What is an electrolyte?

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An electrolyte is a solute that, when dissolved in water, dissociates into ions and conducts electricity.

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What is a non-electrolyte?

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A non-electrolyte is a solute that does not dissociate into ions in solution and therefore does not conduct electricity.

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What happens to the conductivity of a solution when an electrolyte is added?

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The conductivity of the solution increases because the electrolyte dissociates into ions that carry electric current.

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What is the difference between strong and weak electrolytes?

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Strong electrolytes completely dissociate into ions in solution, while weak electrolytes only partially dissociate.

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Give an example of a strong electrolyte.

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a strong electrolyte because it completely dissociates into Na+ and Cl- ions in water.

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Give an example of a weak electrolyte.

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Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak electrolyte because it only partially dissociates into CH3COO- and H+ ions in water.

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What is the role of ions in conducting electricity in solutions?

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Ions are charged particles that move in solution, allowing them to carry electric current.

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How does temperature affect the conductivity of an electrolyte solution?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the conductivity of an electrolyte solution increases due to higher ion mobility.

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What is the significance of pH in relation to electrolytes?

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pH indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution; strong acids (low pH) are strong electrolytes.

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What type of solution is likely to conduct electricity?

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A solution containing a strong acid or a strong base is likely to conduct electricity due to high ion concentration.