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19 August, 16:01

Based on the properties of the compounds in the interactive, predict whether the given compounds behave as electrolytes or as nonelectrolytes.

1. LioH

2. C4H2O4

3. LiBr

4. HNo3

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  1. 19 August, 16:03
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    Before proceeding we have to understand what electrolytes and non electrolytes are;

    An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved. An electrolyte is a compound that can dissociate into ions.

    Non electrolytes: A substance whose molecules in solution do not dissociate to ions and thus do not conduct an electric current

    Going through the options;

    1. LiOH

    This is a compound of hat would dissociate into Li + and OH-. This is an electrolyte.

    2. C4H2O4

    This is an organic compound. Gnerally organic acids are non electrolytes, with the exception og the acids. This is a nonelectrolyte.

    3. LiBr

    This is an electrolyte because it would dissociate into Li + and Br - ions.

    4. HNO3

    HNO3 is a strong acid. Because it is a strong acid it will dissociate completely into its ions (H + and NO3-). Therefore we consider HNO3 to be a strong electrolyte.
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