Question

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

Answer 1

• 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.