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

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In case of strong electrolytes, when the concentration of the solution is high, the number of solvent molecules is few and the oppositely charged ions are closed to each other. This results in strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions and lesser mobility of the ions. This accounts for increase in conductivity with dilution. In case of weak electrolytes, degree of dissociation increases with dilution
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  • The conductivity of a strong electrolyte:

    A
    increases on dilution
    B
    decrease on dilution
    C
    does not change with dilultion
    D
    depends upon density of electrolytes
  • Conductivity of a strong electrolyte .

    A
    Increases on dilution
    B
    Depends on density
    C
    Decreases on dilution
    D
    Does not change considerable on dilution
  • The molar conductivity of strong electrolyte

    A
    Increases on dilution slightly
    B
    Does not change on dilution
    C
    Decreases on dilution
    D
    Depends on density of electrolyte itself
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