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Why does HCl gas not conduct electricity when dissolved in toluene?
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∙ 11y ago
In order for a mixture to conduct electricity ions must be present. HCl dose not ionize in toluene because toluene is nonpolar.
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Why does the light bulb glow more brightly when electrodes are immersed in solution of HCl and NaOH then in vinegar?
The solution is conducting electricity. All of the HCl is in the form of hydronium ions and chloride ions.
Explain why a solution of HCl in benzene does not conduct electricity but in water it does?
In a solution of HCL and water, H20 has stronger polar bonds toward HCL causing it to disassociate into H+ and Cl- Ions. Benzene doesnt have those types of polar bonds so HCL doesnt dissolve as readily. (salt and water1 vs. oil and water2.)(the second water acting as benzene would.)
What is HCL before being dissolved in H2O?
Hydrogen Chloride, a colorless gas.
Is H2o2 an electrolyte?
Electrolytes are liquids which will conduct an electrical current. Pure H2O, or water, is not an electrolyte. However, a large number of salts can be dissolved in water, which will cause it to become an electrolyte.
How do you convert benzene to toluene?
Toluene + HNO3/H2SO4 --> p-nitrotoluene (para directed nitration) p-nitrotoluene + Zn/HCl --> p-aminotoluene (changing NO2 to NH2 by reduction) p-aminotoluene +Br2 --> bromination ortho to NH2 Remove NH2 via diazonium salt and decomposition with 1) HONO (which is NaNO2+HCl), 2) H3PO2 for the final product.
Is HCl is a good conductor of electricity?
When dissolved in water, yes. HCl is a very good conductor of electricity.
Why is liquid HCL a poor conductor of electricity?
For the conductance of electricity through chemical substances there must be free ions, and HCl gas do not have any free ions, though when it is in water it is in its ionic form and conducts electricity.
Can covalent compounds conduct electricity in water?
Generally, molecular covalent substances do not conduct electricity. Carbon as graphite is the exception. This is because they are neutrally charged; they do not have ions or delocalized electrons as these are being shared by the non-metals. Yet some conduct electricity when dissolved in water. This is because some react with water to produce ions which are attracted to the oppositely charged electrodes.
What types of compounds conduct electricity as aqueous?
Genereally ionic compounds. Hoever some polar compunds such as HCl dissociate in water and therefore conduct
Does carbonic acid conduct electricity like the hydrochloric acid?
All aqueous acids and bases conduct electricity to one degree or another. Carbonic acid is a relatively weak acid compared to HCl and therefore is less conductive.
Why does the light bulb glow more brightly when electrodes are immersed in solution of HCl and NaOH then in vinegar?
The solution is conducting electricity. All of the HCl is in the form of hydronium ions and chloride ions.
Will HCl produce an acidic solution when dissolved in water?
Yes, HCl is a strong acid.
How do you prepare toluene reagent from benzen?
treat benzene with CO/CuCl/AlCl3/HCl to make a benzaldehyde (i.e. add CHO on benzene ring), then Zn(Hg)/HCl to make toluene
What happens to the equilibrium when hcl is dissolved in water?
When Dilute HCL is added to water a more diluted solution of HCl is made.
What mixture can plutonium be dissolved with?
Plutonium is easily dissolved by concentrated HCl, HClO4 or HI.
Are strong acids are poor electolytes?
No, they are good electrolytes as they disassociate almost 100% in solution and conduct electricity well. HCl H + and Cl - Good conductors of current.
At the equivalence point when exactly 0.050 mol of HCl (aq) has reacted with 0.050 mol of AgNO3 (aq) would you expect the solution to conduct electricity?
Of course - yes.
