Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 15, Problem 5STP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To explain the reason for the zero conductivity of ethanol.

Concept Introduction: Conductivity is defined as the ability of an electrolyte or a solute to conduct electricity. Not all the solutions need to conduct electricity as all the solutions are not electrolytes. Therefore, only the solutions which can dissociate can participate in conduction.

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Answer to Problem 5STP

Ethanol cannot dissociate completely in solution form. Therefore, it has zero conductivity.

Explanation of Solution

Ethanol does not undergo dissociation because the ethoxide ion that is formed upon dissociation is not stable as the resonance is absent. When there is no formation of ions, there is no scope for electrical conduction. Therefore, ethanol has zero conductivity.

Conclusion

When there are a greater number of free electrons, then the conductivity will be good. The conductivity is purely based on the number of ions that are present in the solution. When there are no ions in the solution, the conductivity will be nil.

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