Which one of the following is correct?

Question

Which one of the following is correct? (A) Equivalent conductance decreases with dilution (B) Specific conductance increases with dilution (C) Specific conductance decreases with dilution (D) Equivalent conductance increases with increasing concentration

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

On dilution, it is the equivalent and molar conductances which increases while specific conductance decreases on dilution. It is because concentration of ions per cc decreases on dilution, thus decreasing specific conductance.

Q. Which one of the following is correct?

Equivalent conductance decreases with dilution

Specific conductance increases with dilution

Specific conductance decreases with dilution

Equivalent conductance increases with increasing concentration

On dilution, it is the equivalent and molar conductances which increases while specific conductance decreases on dilution. It is because concentration of ions per cc decreases on dilution, thus decreasing specific conductance.