Question

Covalent solutes are considered non-electrolytes. What does this mean for the conductivity of the solution?

Answer 1

This means that this type of solution would not be able to conduct electricity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solutions made of electrolytes are able to conduct electricity because they are made from ionic compounds. On the other hand, covalent solutes don't form ions and therefore are not able to conduct electrical charges.

Answer 2

Non electrolytes do not dissociate at all in solution and thus they do not produce ions and hence non electrolytes solutions do not conduct electricity. They are typically polar covalent substances that dissolve in water as molecules instead of ions. An example of a non electrolyte is sugar which dissolves in water but does not form ions.