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Question
Which of the statements about solutions of electrolytes is not correct?
Options
Conductivity of solution depends upon size of ions.
Conductivity depends upon viscosiy of solution.
Conductivity does not depend upon solvation of ions present in solution.
Conductivity of solution increases with temperature.
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Solution
Conductivity does not depend upon solvation of ions present in solution.
Explanation:
Conductivity depends upon salvation of ions present in the solution. The greater the salvation of ions, the lesser is the conductivity.
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