Question

Arrhenius theory is applicable only to :

• A. weak electrolyte
• B. strong electrolyte
• C. both A & B
• D. non electrolyte

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both A & B

The theory stated that electrolytes such as acids, bases and salts dissociated into their component ions in aqueous solution.

Arrhenius stipulated that some electrolytes dissociated completely (strong electrolytes) and some dissociated only partially (weak electrolytes). The theory was later used to explain the acid-base concept.

Option C is correct.