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What is the degree of ionisation of an acid?

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What is the degree of ionisation of an acid?

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The degree of ionisation (α) is the fraction or percentage of total acid molecules that split into ions when dissolved in water.

Formula:

Degree of ionisation (α) = `"Number of acid molecules ionised"/"Total number of acid molecules dissolved"`

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - EXERCISE [Page 75]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
EXERCISE | Q 1. 1. | Page 75
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