Chemistry
Give a reason for : Conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid.
Answer
Dil. H2SO4 is a strong electrolyte and acetic acid is a weak electrolyte. Therefore, dil. H2SO4 allows large amount of electricity to flow through it and is a good conductor of electricity whereas acetic acid allows small amount of electricity to flow through it and is a poor conductor of electricity. Hence, electrical conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid.
Related Questions
Choose the correct answer from the options given : The electrolysis of acidified water is an example of :
- Reduction
- Oxidation
- Redox reaction
- Synthesis
Name the gas that is produced at the anode during the electrolysis of acidified water.
Fill in the blank with the correct choice given in the bracket - Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution will form …………… at the cathode. [hydrogen gas / sodium metal]
State one relevant observation : At the anode when molten lead bromide is electrolysed using graphite electrodes