Question

Which of the following are weak electrolytes in aqueous solutions? Select ALL that apply.

Group of answer choices

HgCl2

LiOH

HClO4

NH3

HI

Answer 1

Weak electrolytes are

HgCl2 and NH₃

Step-by-step explanation:

• Electrolytes are compounds that conduct electricity while in molten or aqueous form.
• Electrolytes may therefore be decomposed by passing electric current through them.

• They may be either strong or weak electrolytes.

• Strong electrolytes are those that ionize completely to form mobile ions while weak electrolytes ionize partially to generate ions.

• Examples of weak electrolytes are HgCl2, NH₃
• Examples of strong electrolytes are LiOH, HClO₄, and HI.