Question

Classify the following substances under three headings: (a) strong electrolytes (b) weak electrolytes (c) non-electrolytes.
Acetic acid, ammonium chloride, ammonium hydroxide, carbon tetrachloride, dilute hydrochloric acid, sodium acetate, dilute sulphuric acid.

Answer 1

The classification of the given substances as strong electrolytes, weak electrolytes and non-electrolytes are as follows:

Strong Electrolytes	Weak Electrolytes	Non-electrolytes
Dilute hydrochloric acid	Acetic acid	Carbon tetrachloride
Dilute sulphuric acid	Ammonium hydroxide
Ammonium chloride
Sodium acetate