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To obeserve the effect of concentration on the conductivity, electrolytes of different natures are taken in two vessels `A` and `B,` A contains weak electrolyte, `e.g., NH_(4)OH` and `B` contains strong electrolyte, `e.g., NaCl`. In both containers, the concentration of respective electrolyte is increased and the conductivity observed`:`

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In `A` conductivity increases, in `B` conductivity decrease

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In `A` conductivity decreases while, in `B` conductivity decrease

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In both `A` and `B` conductivity increases

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In both `A` and `B` conductivity decreases

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To solve the question regarding the effect of concentration on the conductivity of electrolytes in vessels A and B, we will analyze the behavior of a weak electrolyte (NH₄OH) in vessel A and a strong electrolyte (NaCl) in vessel B as their concentrations are increased. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electrolytes**: - Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. They can be classified into two categories: strong electrolytes (which completely dissociate into ions) and weak electrolytes (which partially dissociate). 2. **Identifying the Electrolytes**: - In vessel A, we have a weak electrolyte: **NH₄OH (Ammonium Hydroxide)**. - In vessel B, we have a strong electrolyte: **NaCl (Sodium Chloride)**. 3. **Effect of Concentration on Conductivity**: - Conductivity (κ) of an electrolyte solution is directly proportional to the number of ions present in the solution. More ions lead to higher conductivity. - As the concentration of an electrolyte increases, the number of ions in the solution increases, which in turn increases the conductivity. 4. **Analyzing Vessel A (NH₄OH)**: - When the concentration of NH₄OH is increased, more NH₄OH molecules dissociate into NH₄⁺ and OH⁻ ions. - Since NH₄OH is a weak electrolyte, it does not fully dissociate, but increasing the concentration will still lead to an increase in the number of ions. - Therefore, the conductivity in vessel A will **increase**. 5. **Analyzing Vessel B (NaCl)**: - When the concentration of NaCl is increased, NaCl completely dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions. - As the concentration increases, the number of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions in the solution also increases. - Thus, the conductivity in vessel B will also **increase**. 6. **Conclusion**: - For both vessels A and B, as the concentration of the respective electrolytes is increased, the conductivity increases. - Therefore, the correct answer is that in both A and B, the conductivity increases with an increase in concentration. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **Option 3**: In both A and B, conductivity increases with an increase in concentration.

To solve the question regarding the effect of concentration on the conductivity of electrolytes in vessels A and B, we will analyze the behavior of a weak electrolyte (NH₄OH) in vessel A and a strong electrolyte (NaCl) in vessel B as their concentrations are increased. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electrolytes**: - Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. They can be classified into two categories: strong electrolytes (which completely dissociate into ions) and weak electrolytes (which partially dissociate). 2. **Identifying the Electrolytes**: ...
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