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Why may solutions that contain an ionic solute conduct electricity?
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∙ 13y ago
The conductivity of an aqueous solution depends on the presence of free ions. Some solutes do not ionize in water (e.g. sugar) and so do not make a conductive solution. Others partially ionize (e.g. acetic acid) and so make a poorly conductive solution. Still others completely ionize (e.g. table salt) and so make a very conductive solution.
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∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThis is because the ions in the solution are free to move about. The mobile ions allow electricity to be conducted.
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Is ethanol solution a weak or strong electrolyte?
the conductance of ethanolic solutions depends upon the electrolyte(solute) present in it,but ethanol itself does not conduct any electricity.
A substance will conduct an electric current if it?
A substance will conduct an electric current if it forms ions in solution. A solute that produces ions in solution is an Electrolyte. An Electrolytic Solution is a solution that conducts electricity.
Why do isotonic solutions have the same pecentages?
Isotonic solutions have equal amounts of solute and solvent which means that the solution is 50% solute and 50% solvent. Solutions which have more or less solute are called hypotonic and hypertonic.
What is the solute part and solvent part of solutions?
sometimes. All solutions have at least one solute and one solvent. While water often does act as a solvent, some solutions have other solvents. Solutions where the solute is dissolved in water belong to a special group of solutions called aqueous solutions.
What is the Solute and solvent of wood?
Wood is not a solution. Only solutions have a solvent and a solute.
Is ethanol solution a weak or strong electrolyte?
the conductance of ethanolic solutions depends upon the electrolyte(solute) present in it,but ethanol itself does not conduct any electricity.
Why an aqeous solution of a binary compound conducts electricity?
Only solutions with an ionic solute: because the solution contain charged ions (anions and cations).
Can solutions contain a dissolved substance called a solute?
Yes, of course !
Do dilute solutions contain a large amount of solute for a certain volume of solvent?
Dilute solution contain small amounts of solute for a certain volume of solvent.
Do solutions always contain a liquid solute?
no solutions always do not contain liquid solute. eg: in a solution of salt and water water is the solvent and salt is the solvent.... also in lemonade sugar salt or anything r not liquid
What do all liquid solutions have in common?
They all contain a solvent and a solute (or more solutes).
Do concentrated solutions contain a large amount of solute for a certain volume of solvent?
Yes, exactly so.
A substance will conduct an electric current if it?
A substance will conduct an electric current if it forms ions in solution. A solute that produces ions in solution is an Electrolyte. An Electrolytic Solution is a solution that conducts electricity.
What charasteristics do aqueous solutions share?
Aqueous solutions contain polar or ionic solutes in solution; they do not scatter light; the sum of the volume of the solute plus the solvent (water) does not equal the volume of the solution; obviously they all contain water.
State how the body conducts electricity?
Our body is mostly water and it has various solute molecules dissolved in it. Pure water is not a good conductor of electricity but sodium chloride is a dominant extracellular ionic compound which occurs as Na+ and Cl-, ideal situation to conduct electricity. Movement of ions is important in order to conduct electricity through a substance.
What are diluted solutions?
Solutions that have a small amount of solute.
What is a solute solutions?
The solute is dissolved in the solvent to form a solution.
