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Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease on dilution of the solution?
Why does the specific conductivity (κ) of a solution decrease on dilution?
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Solution
The specific conductivity (κ) of an electrolytic solution decreases during dilution because the number of ions present per unit volume of the solution decreases.
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