Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
More acidic solution of
Concept Introduction:
An electrolyte refers to an ionic compound that on solvation in polar protic solvents ionizes to yield cationic and anionic species. The free movement of such ionic species results in the conduction of electricity.
Three subcategories exist for electrolyte namely strong electrolyte weak electrolyte and non-electrolyte. The strong electrolytes on dissolution exhibit
In contrast, the weak electrolytes are not
(b)
Interpretation:
More acidic solution of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (b).
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