Question

b) Solutions of CH3COOH and KCl are diluted. ^°m of KCl increases to smaller extent
while that of CH3COOH increases to larger extent comparatively. Which of the two is a
strong electrolyte? Justify your answer.
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Answer 1

Answer:

In the case of CH3COOH, which is a weak electrolyte, the number of ions increase on dilution due to an increase in degree of dissociation. In the case of strong electrolyte such as CH3COONa, the number of ions remains the same but the interionic attraction decreases.

the case of CH3COOH, which is a weak electrolyte, the number of ions increase on dilution due to an increase in degree of dissociation. CH3COOH + H2O CH3COO— + H3O+ In the case of strong electrolyte the number of ions remains the same but the interionic attraction decreases.