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electrolytic solution
Difference between electronic &
electrolytic conductors
(2) Conduction is due to the flow of (2) Flow of electricity is due to the
electron movement of ions
(3) Conduction decreases with (3) Conduction increases with increase
increase in temperature in temperature
Resistance
Resistance refers to the opposition
to the flow of current.
l l
R !l and R ! "R = #
a a
a
Where ρ is called resistivity or
specific resistance.
l
Conductance
The reciprocal of the resistance is
called conductance. It is denoted by C.
C=1/R
Electrolytic Solution
Electrolytic Solution
Electrolytic Solution
Electrolytic Solution
Electrolyte B
Electrolytic Solution
Electrolyte B
Electrolytic Solution
Specific Conductivity
1
Specific conductance !=
"
Conductance of unit volume of
cell is specific conductance.
a
But ρ = R
l
l
∴K =
a.R
"!%
! = $ ' x Conductance
#a&
λ
Mathematically, ! =k " V
1000
! =k"
Normality
–1 1/2
concentration, (mole L )
Kohlrausch s Law
Limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte can be
represented as the sum of the individual contributions of
the anion and cation of the electrolyte.
! " = !a + ! c