Question

Consider 1 M solutions of NaCl, ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH), and hydrofluoric acid. Rank them in terms of how well they conduct electricity and explain why you ranked them this way.

Answer 1

conductivity increasing order CH₃-CH₂-OH < HF< NaCl

Step-by-step explanation:

NaCl is the better conductor comparing with remaining two. it is strong electrolyte. dissociation percent always nearly eqaul to 100% but HF is weaker acid than NaCl and dissociation percent <100% . So, the no of ions furnished by HF less than that of NaCl

CH₃-CH₂-OH organic compound . in general it is not treated as an electrolyte and it cannot carry any charge. If it carries, it is very very less compared to remaining two