Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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Chapter 12, Problem 53GQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Silicon or germanium has the highest conductivity at 298 K has to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Conductivity of an electrolyte solution is a measurement of the amount of its ability to conduct electricity.
The SI unit of conductivity is siemens per meter (S/m).
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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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