Question

which of the following solution will have highest specific conductance???
0.01 M CH3COOH, 0.01 M NH4OH, 0.01 M NaCl, 0.01 M K2SO4
please explain the answer in steps

Answer 1

Hey dear,

● Specific conductance -
- Specific conductance is a measure of the ability of a water to conduct electricity.

● Answer -
K2SO4

● Explaination -
- From the given options, all solutions have same concentration. So relatively that doesn't affect the conductivity.
- CH3COOH & NH4OH are weak acid and base respectively, so barely ionise and have lower conductivity.
- K2SO4 (3 ions) will produce more ions per molecule as compared to NaCl (2 ions).
- Therefore, K2SO4 will have highest specific conductance among given options.

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