In one to two sentences, explain how to compare the strength of electrostatic forces between molecules in saltwater to the strength of electrostatic forces between molecules in freshwater. Include a description of the data to be collected and how that data would allow one to draw conclusions about the relative strengths of the electrostatic forces in the two substances.(2 points)
To compare the strength of electrostatic forces between molecules in saltwater and freshwater, one can measure the conductivity of the two substances, with higher conductivity indicating stronger electrostatic forces in saltwater than freshwater, as the presence of dissolved ions in saltwater increases the conductivity due to the electrostatic interactions between the ions and water molecules.
