Question

As we dilute the solutions gradually conductivity of the solution also decreases. State the reason.

Answer 1

Conductivity:

1. Conductivity is a measure of an aqueous solution's ability to carry an electrical current.
2. Since ions are the carriers of current, conductivity increases in direct proportion to the ion concentration in solution, ion mobility, and water temperature.
3. Because conductivity is proportional to the number of ions introduced into the solution, it would be equal to the number of ions found in the solution's unit volume.
4. The number of ions per unit volume decreases with dilution, causing a decrease in conductivity.