Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The classification of the compound as a strong electrolyte, a weak electrolyte, or a nonelectrolyte is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
An electrolyte is an ionic compound which conducts electricity by dissociating into negatively and positively charged ions in a solution. They are held in fixed positions.
Answer to Problem 10ECE
The compound
Explanation of Solution
The net ionic equation of dissociation of
Therefore,
The compound
(b)
Interpretation:
The major species in solution is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
An electrolyte is an ionic compound which conducts electricity by dissociating into negatively and positively charged ions in a solution. They are held in fixed positions. Electrolysis is a process in which electric current is generated due to the movement of ions in solution. A strong electrolyte is a substance which is a good conductor of electricity in the solution, weak electrolyte is a poor conductor of electricity, and nonelectrolyte does not conduct electricity.
Answer to Problem 10ECE
The major species is
Explanation of Solution
The ionic compound,
The net ionic equation of dissociation of
Therefore,
The major species is
(c)
Interpretation:
The minor species in the solution is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
An electrolyte is an ionic compound which conducts electricity by dissociating into negatively and positively charged ions in a solution. They are held in fixed positions. Electrolysis is a process in which electric current is generated due to the movement of ions in solution. A strong electrolyte is a substance which is a good conductor of electricity in the solution, weak electrolyte is a poor conductor of electricity, and nonelectrolyte does not conduct electricity.
Answer to Problem 10ECE
The minor species are
Explanation of Solution
The ionic compound,
The net ionic equation of dissociation of
Thus, after dissociation,
The minor species are
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