Define conductivity and molar conductivi | Class 12 Chemistry Chapter Electrochemistry, Electrochemistry NCERT Solutions

Question:

Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte. Discuss their variation with concentration.

Answer:

Conductivity of a solution is defined as the conductance of a solution of 1 cm in length and area of cross-section 1 sq. cm. The inverse of resistivity is called conductivity or specific conductance. It is represented by the symbol k. If p is resistivity, then we can write:

k = 1 / p

The conductivity of a solution at any given concentration is the conductance (G) of one unit volume of solution kept between two platinum electrodes with the unit area of cross-section and at a distance of unit length.

i.e., 

(Since a = 1, l = 1)

Conductivity always decreases with a decrease in concentration, both for weak and strong electrolytes. This is because the number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decreases with a decrease in concentration.

 

Molar conductivity:

Molar conductivity of a solution at a given concentration is the conductance of volume V of a solution containing 1 mole of the electrolyte kept between two electrodes with the area of cross-section A and distance of unit length.

Now, l = 1 and A = V (volume containing 1 mole of the electrolyte).

Am = kV

Molar conductivity increases with a decrease in concentration. This is because the total volume V of the solution containing one mole of the electrolyte increases on dilution.

The variation of  Am with  for strong and weak electrolytes is shown in the following plot:


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Comments

  • Atoofa ansari
  • 2019-07-07 22:36:11

Very good and brief explanation but there should be proper diagram explanation of molar conductivity .....


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