Question

(a) What kind of particles will be found in a liquid compound which is a nonelectrolyte?

(b) If HX is a weak acid, what particles will be present in its dilute solution apart from those of water?

(c) Cations are formed by ___ (loss / gain) of electrons. (Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks).

(d) What ions must be present in a solution used for electroplating a particular metal?

Answer 1

(a) Non-electrolyte contains molecules.

(b) Molecules of HX and $H^{+}$ and $X^{-}$
ions.

(c) Loss

(d) The electrolyte used for the purpose must contain the ions of the metal which is to be electroplated on the article.