Conductance in Electrolytic Solutions
Conductance in Electrolytic Solutions: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Strong Electrolytes, Weak Electrolytes, Ohm's Law, Effect of Dilution, Effect of Dilution on Specific Conductance, Equivalent Conductivity, Effect of Dilution on Equivalent Conductivity, etc.
Important Questions on Conductance in Electrolytic Solutions
The molar conductivity of a solution of an electrolyte is found to be. Calculate the conductivity of the solution?

How does the conductivity of a solution of acetic acid will vary if a solution of sodium hydroxide is added?

Write a very short note on weak electrolyte with two examples.

Acetic acid is an example of _____ electrolyte.

Acetic acid is an example of weak electrolyte.

Write about the weak electrolyte?

What happens to the degree of ionisation when dilution is increased?

What are the conditions of applicability of Ohm's law?

Define resistance in context of ohm's law.


The molar conductivity of a solution at infinite dilution is known as _____ molar conductivity.

The dissociation of a weak electrolyte increases on dilution.

In the relationship, , the equivalent conductance of at concentration related with the equivalent conductance at _____.

Conductivity of a solution decreases with dilution, whereas molar conductivity increases with dilution.

Dilution increases the conductivity of the weak electrolyte. How does the conductivity of ionic solution measured?

The dissociation constant is inversely proportional to the square root of its concentration. Prove it.

How does the dilution affect the conductivity of the strong electrolytes?

Express the effect of dilution on molar conductivity of the strong electrolyte.

Discuss briefly the relation between Molar Conductivity and Equivalent Conductivity.

Define molar conductivity?
