Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?

(A) Sodium chloride (NaCl)

(B) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

(C) Water (H₂O)

(D) Copper sulphate (CuSO₄)

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Hi,

Water is a weak electrolyte because at room temperature small fraction of OH^- and H⁺is formed by the dissociation of water molecule.

Water is a weak electrolyte.

H₂O $\Leftrightarrow$ OH^- + H⁺

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​Which of the following is a weak electrolyte? (A) Sodium chloride (NaCl) (B) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (C) Water (H2O) (D) Copper sulphate (CuSO4)

Hi, Water is a weak electrolyte because at room temperature small fraction of OH- and H+ is formed by the dissociation of water molecule. Water is a weak electrolyte. H2O ⇔ OH- + H+ Regards

Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?

(A) Sodium chloride (NaCl)

(B) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

(C) Water (H₂O)

(D) Copper sulphate (CuSO₄)

Hi,

Water is a weak electrolyte because at room temperature small fraction of OH^- and H⁺is formed by the dissociation of water molecule.

Water is a weak electrolyte.

H₂O $\Leftrightarrow$ OH^- + H⁺

Regards