Question

Please help!!!! Classify the following substances as electrolytes or non electrolytes:

Pure water, tap water, sugar solution, sodium chloride solution, hydrochloric acid solution, lactic acid solution, ethyl alcohol solution, pure sodium chloride

Answer 1

Pure water: electrolyte (poor)

Tap water: electrolyte (small amount)

Sugar solution: nonelectrolyte

Sodium chloride solution: electrolyte

Hydrochloric acid solution: electrolyte

Lactic acid solution: electrolyte.

Ethyl alcohol solution: nonelectrolyte

Pure sodium chloride: strong electrolyte

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrolytes are part of a solution that conduct electricity, while nonelectrolytes do not conduct electricity in a solution.