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Aqueous solution of electrolyte is a better conductor than fused electrolyte. Give reason.

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Due to the high dielectric constant of water, the dissociations of electrolyte into ions is greater in aqueous solution than in fused electrolyte. As a result, the concentration of free ions in aqueous solution is greater than in fused state. Therefore, conductivity of aqueous solution of electrolyte is greater than that of fused electrolyte.
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  • An aqueous solution of an electrolyte

    A
    conducts electricity without any chemical change
    B
    conducts electricity with chemical decomposition
    C
    is an insulator
    D
    all are correct

  • When a solution of an electrolyte is heated the conductance of the solution

    A
    Increases because of the electrolyte conducts better
    B
    Decreases because of the increased heat
    C
    Decreases because of the dissociation of the electrolyte is suppressed
    D
    Increases because the electrolyte is dissociated more

  • The aqueous solution of non-electrolytes contains _______

    A
    atoms
    B
    ions
    C
    electrons
    D
    molecules

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