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Conductivity through a solution is generally through the ions that are present in it. Pure water is not very conductive at all, but salty water is quite conductive. Therefore the more salt or ions dissolved in solution, the higher the conductivity (within limits). As you dilute in solution the concentration of ions goes down, and the ability to pass a current is diminished.

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When more solvent is added to a solution to decrease its concentration it is called?

When more solvent is added to a solution to decrease its concentration, it is called dilution. Dilution involves reducing the concentration of solute particles within the solution by adding more solvent to increase the total volume.


What is the molar conductivity of kcl in infinit dilution?

Infinite dilution molar conductivity is the limiting value of the molar conductivity as the concentration tends to zero. The molar conductivity of KCl at infinite dilution is approximately 149.9 S cm² mol⁻¹ at 25°C.


Is it true that a ten-fold dilution of a strong acidic solution will decrease the pH by 1?

No, it is false. A ten-fold dilution of an acid will INCREASE the pH by 1 unit. Remember pH is 0-14 where 0 is most acidic. Diluting ten-fold on a logarithmic scale will increase the pH.Conversely, a ten-fold dilution of an alkali/base will increase the pH by 1 unit.


What does 0 percent dilution mean?

0 percent dilution means that no additional solvent or liquid has been added to a solution. The solution remains in its original concentration without any dilution.


What is the difference between a diluent and a dilutant, and how do they affect the concentration of a solution?

A diluent is a substance used to dilute a solution, while a dilutant is a substance that is already present in a solution and contributes to its dilution. Both diluents and dilutants decrease the concentration of a solution by adding more solvent to it.

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WHY dilution increase conductivity?

Molar conductivity is what increases dilution. It is the conductivity of an electrolyte solution.


When more solvent is added to a solution to decrease its concentration it is called?

When more solvent is added to a solution to decrease its concentration, it is called dilution. Dilution involves reducing the concentration of solute particles within the solution by adding more solvent to increase the total volume.


What is molar conductivity at infinite dilution?

Molar conductivity at infinite dilution refers to the maximum conductivity of an electrolyte solution when it is extremely dilute. At this limit, all ions are completely dissociated and free to conduct electricity independently. This value is used to compare the conducting abilities of different electrolytes irrespective of their concentrations.


If conductivity solution is frozen will it change the conductivity?

Conductivity of frozen solution will decrease tremendously, as iones will be immobile in frozen solution. However, upon defrost, the conductivity should return to standard value, if salt has not percititated out of solution irreversibly, which is not ususally the case with conductivity standard solutions.


What is the molar conductivity of kcl in infinit dilution?

Infinite dilution molar conductivity is the limiting value of the molar conductivity as the concentration tends to zero. The molar conductivity of KCl at infinite dilution is approximately 149.9 S cm² mol⁻¹ at 25°C.


If the concentration of an aqueous solution decreases will the resulting solutions conductivity increase or decrease?

More dilution normally means less conductivity. But it depends on the substance dissolved. Sugar or alcohol dissolved in water don't form free ions in water like eg. Salt does when it breaks into Na+ Cl-


How does dilution affect concentration of a solution?

Dilution decreases the concentration of a solution by adding more solvent, without adding more solute. This leads to a decrease in the number of solute particles per unit volume, resulting in a lower concentration.


Is dilution is the addition of solute to decrease the concentration of solvent?

No. dilution is the addition of solvent to decrease the concentration of a solute.


Is it true that a ten-fold dilution of a strong acidic solution will decrease the pH by 1?

No, it is false. A ten-fold dilution of an acid will INCREASE the pH by 1 unit. Remember pH is 0-14 where 0 is most acidic. Diluting ten-fold on a logarithmic scale will increase the pH.Conversely, a ten-fold dilution of an alkali/base will increase the pH by 1 unit.


Why equivalent conductance increase with dilution whereas specific conductance decrease?

the specific conductance of the electrolyte falls because of the no of current carring particles i.e. ions present per centimetercube of the soltion becomes less and less on dilution how ever increase in eqi bacause it is the product of specific conductance and rthe volume v of the sol contain 1 gm of eq electrolyte or one mole of the elecrtrolute that's why .............................................


What is the effect of dilution on viscosity of oil?

dilution will reduce the viscosity The effect of dilution on viscosity of oil is that it will decrease.


What does 0 percent dilution mean?

0 percent dilution means that no additional solvent or liquid has been added to a solution. The solution remains in its original concentration without any dilution.