$K C l$ is used in salt bridge because:

it forms a good jelly with agar-agar

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

it is a strong electrolyte

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

it is a good conductor of electricity

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

the transference number of

K^{+}

and

C l^{-}

ions are almost equal

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D the transference number of $K^{+}$ and $C l^{-}$ ions are almost equal
Only those electrolytes are used in salt bridge whose ions have same transference number is agar-agar gel.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

KCl is used as salt bridge Because,

i)It provides equal number of $K^{+}$ and $C l^{-}$ ions.

ii) $K C l$ as a salt bridge maintains neutrality in the system.

K^{\oplus}

C l^{⊖}

K N O_{3}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program