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Classify each of these soluble solutes as a strong electrolyte, a weak electrolyte, or a nonelectrolyte. Solutes Formula Hydroiodic acid HI Lithium hydroxide LiOH Formic acid HCOOH Propyl amine CH3CH2CH2NH2

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Answer:

  • Hydroiodic acid HI, strong electrolyte
  • Lithium hydroxide LiOH, strong electrolyte
  • Formic acid HCOOH, weak electrolyte
  • Propyl amine CH3CH2CH2NH2, weak electrolyte

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Strong electrolytes are solutes that dissociate completely in water.
  • Weak electrolytes are solutes that have a partial dissociation in water,
  • Nonelectrolytes do not dissociate since they do not have ions, so they can not conduct electricity, an example of a nonelectrolyte solute is ethanol.
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