A Review of Strong Electrolytes

In previous discussions we have seen that water-soluble compounds may be classified as either electrolytes or nonelectrolytes. Electrolytes are compounds that ionize (or dissociate into their constituent ions) to produce aqueous solutions that conduct an electric current. Nonelectrolytes exist as molecules in aqueous solution, and such solutions do not conduct an electric current. [Pg.710]

Concentrations of ions in aqueous solutions of strong electrolytes can be calculated directly from the molarity of the strong electrolyte, as the following example illustrates. [Pg.710]

Unless otherwise noted, all rsrntenl on this page is Cengage Learning. [Pg.710]

Calculate the molar concentrations of Ba + and OH ions in 0.030 M barium hydroxide. Plan [Pg.710]

Write the equation for the dissociation of Ba(OH)2, and construct the reaction summary. Ba(OH)2 is a strong base that is completely dissociated. [Pg.710]

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