Variation of conductivity with dilution- Part 1 | Electrochemistry | Chemistry | Khan Academy
TLDRThis video script explores the relationship between the conductivity of an electrolytic solution and the concentration of ions within it. It explains how conductivity decreases with dilution due to fewer ions available for charge transfer. The script also discusses molar conductivity, highlighting its increase with dilution for both strong and weak electrolytes, with a more significant increase for weak electrolytes due to increased dissociation. The concept is applied to water purification, where conductivity serves as an indicator of purity.
Takeaways
- π Conductivity in an electrolytic solution is influenced by the concentration of ions present, which affects the flow of electrons.
- π Conductivity is defined as the conductance of a unit volume and is inversely related to resistivity.
- π The resistance of a wire is given by the formula rho L over A, where rho is resistivity, L is length, and A is area.
- π§ In solutions, the actual charge transfer is done via ions, making the concentration of ions a key factor in conductivity.
- π As the concentration of ions in a solution decreases (or dilution increases), the conductivity also decreases.
- π The concept of conductivity varying with concentration is applied in water purification systems to monitor the purification process.
- π¬ Molar conductivity (Ξm) is the conductivity on a per mole basis, defined as conductivity (Kappa) divided by molar concentration.
- π Contrary to initial intuition, molar conductivity does not simply increase with decreasing concentration due to the dependency of conductivity on concentration itself.
- π For weak electrolytes, increasing dilution leads to more dissociation and thus an increase in molar conductivity.
- π₯ For strong electrolytes, dilution reduces electrostatic interactions between fully dissociated ions, allowing them to move more freely and increasing molar conductivity.
- π Both weak and strong electrolytes show an increase in molar conductivity with dilution, but the increase is more significant for weak electrolytes due to increased ion production.
Q & A
What is the primary factor affecting the conductivity of an electrolytic solution?
-The primary factor affecting the conductivity of an electrolytic solution is the concentration of ions in the solution. The higher the concentration, the more ions are available to conduct electricity, thus increasing conductivity.
How is the conductivity of a solution related to the flow of electrons in a wire?
-The conductivity of a solution is analogous to the flow of electrons in a wire. In a wire, resistance is given by resistivity (rho) times length (L) over area (A). For a solution, conductivity is the inverse of resistivity and can be thought of as the conductance of a unit volume of the solution.
What is the significance of the unit volume in the context of resistivity and conductivity?
-The unit volume is significant because it allows us to define resistivity as the resistance of a unit volume of material. Similarly, conductivity, being the inverse of resistivity, represents the conductance of a unit volume of the solution.
How does the dilution of an electrolytic solution affect its conductivity?
-When an electrolytic solution is diluted by adding more solvent, the concentration of ions decreases, leading to a reduction in the number of charge carriers and thus a decrease in conductivity.
What is the application of the relationship between conductivity and concentration in water purification systems?
-In water purification systems, the relationship between conductivity and concentration is used to monitor the purification process. As impurities are removed and the water becomes purer, the number of ions decreases, leading to a decrease in conductivity, which can be measured to assess the purity level of the water.
What is molar conductivity, and how is it defined?
-Molar conductivity, denoted by Lambda m, is defined as the conductivity (Kappa) of a solution divided by its molar concentration or molarity. It represents the conductivity on a per mole basis, indicating how well a mole of a substance conducts electricity in a solution.
Why does the initial assumption that molar conductivity and concentration are inversely related lead to a misunderstanding?
-The initial assumption that molar conductivity and concentration are inversely related is misleading because conductivity itself depends on concentration. As concentration decreases, conductivity also decreases, so the relationship between molar conductivity and concentration is not as straightforward as initially thought.
How does the degree of dissociation of a weak electrolyte affect its molar conductivity upon dilution?
-For a weak electrolyte, which does not dissociate completely, increasing the dilution can lead to a higher degree of dissociation, resulting in more ions being available for conduction. This means that the molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte increases upon dilution.
What happens to the molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte when it is diluted?
-For a strong electrolyte, which fully dissociates into ions, dilution does not increase the number of ions since they are already at maximum. However, dilution reduces the electrostatic interactions between ions, allowing them to move more freely and thus increasing the molar conductivity.
How does the increase in molar conductivity upon dilution differ between weak and strong electrolytes?
-While both weak and strong electrolytes show an increase in molar conductivity upon dilution, the increase is more significant for weak electrolytes. This is because weak electrolytes introduce more ions due to increased dissociation upon dilution, whereas strong electrolytes already have the maximum number of ions due to complete dissociation.
Outlines
π¬ Understanding Conductivity and Ion Concentration
This paragraph discusses the concept of conductivity in electrolytic solutions and how it is influenced by the concentration of ions. It explains that conductivity is the conductance of a unit volume and is directly related to the number of ions present. As the concentration of ions decreases, or the solution becomes more diluted, the ability of the solution to conduct electricity also decreases. The paragraph also touches on the practical application of this principle in water purification systems, where conductivity is used to monitor the purification process as impurities, which contribute to ion concentration, are removed.
π Molar Conductivity and Its Relationship with Concentration
The second paragraph delves into molar conductivity, which is defined as the conductivity per mole of an electrolyte. It clarifies a common misconception that molar conductivity and concentration are inversely related. The explanation highlights that molar conductivity actually increases with dilution for both weak and strong electrolytes, but for different reasons. For weak electrolytes, increased dilution leads to greater dissociation and thus more ions, enhancing molar conductivity. In contrast, strong electrolytes, which fully dissociate even at low concentrations, experience a reduction in electrostatic interactions between ions upon dilution, allowing them to move more freely and increasing their molar conductivity. The paragraph emphasizes that the increase in molar conductivity is more pronounced for weak electrolytes due to the additional ions produced by increased dissociation.
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Keywords
π‘Conductivity
π‘Charge Transfer
π‘Ions
π‘Concentration
π‘Dilution
π‘Molar Conductivity
π‘Molarity
π‘Electrolytic Cell
π‘Water Purification
π‘Dissociation
Highlights
Conductivity in electrolytic solutions is affected by the concentration of ions.
Charge transfer in solutions occurs via ions, making ion concentration a key factor for conductivity.
Conductivity is defined as the inverse of resistivity and represents the conductance of a unit volume.
The ability of a 1 ml solution to conduct electricity is referred to as its conductivity.
Conductivity decreases as the concentration of ions in a unit volume decreases.
Dilution of a solution leads to a decrease in the number of ions and thus a decrease in conductivity.
The relationship between conductivity and concentration is utilized in water purification systems.
Impure water with higher ion concentration has higher conductivity, while pure water has lower conductivity.
Molar conductivity (Ξm) is defined as conductivity (ΞΊ) divided by molar concentration.
Molar conductivity represents conductivity on a per mole basis.
The relationship between molar conductivity and concentration is not straightforward due to the dependency of conductivity on concentration.
For weak electrolytes, increasing dilution leads to more dissociation and higher molar conductivity.
For strong electrolytes, molar conductivity increases with dilution due to reduced electrostatic interactions between ions.
The increase in molar conductivity upon dilution is more significant for weak electrolytes compared to strong electrolytes.
The concept of molar conductivity helps in understanding the behavior of electrolytes in solutions and their impact on conductivity.
Monitoring changes in conductivity can indicate the level of purification in water treatment processes.
Practical applications of conductivity principles are demonstrated in the context of water purification.
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