Question

In an aqueous solution,
how does the specific conductivity
of electrolytes change with
the addition of water?

Answer 1

Solution:
The specific conductivity or conductivity (k) of
electrolytes decreases with the addition of
water or upon dilution because the number of
ions per unit volume decreases. As dilution
increases the volume, keeping moles
constant.



Additional Information:

The specific conductivity is directly
proportional to the number of ions present in
the solution.

K $\propto$ concentration(C)

C = $\frac{n}{V}$

Where n = number of ions

V = volume of solution