For electrolyte solutions, the __________ the concentration of the electrolyte and the __________ the ion
charges, then the __________ the ion-pairing
a) lower, smaller, greater
b) higher, smaller, smaller
c) higher, greater, greater
d) lower, greater, smaller
e) lower, greater, greater
thinkin A?
I think you need to guess again. I don't believe A is right.
You think the lower the cncn and the smaller the ion charges then the greater the ion-pairing. I think for A to be right, it should be the higher concn will do all of that.
so c would be the answer?
To answer this question, we need to consider the factors that affect ion-pairing in electrolyte solutions. Ion-pairing refers to the association of positively and negatively charged ions in a solution.
The first factor to consider is the concentration of the electrolyte. If the concentration of the electrolyte is higher, there will be more ions present in the solution, increasing the chances of ion-pairing. Therefore, a higher concentration would likely lead to greater ion-pairing.
The second factor to consider is the size of the ion charges. If the ion charges are smaller, the electrostatic forces between the ions are weaker, making it easier for them to pair up. On the other hand, if the ion charges are greater, the electrostatic forces are stronger, making it less likely for them to pair up. Therefore, smaller ion charges would likely lead to greater ion-pairing.
Putting these factors together, we can determine that the correct answer is c) higher concentration, greater ion charges, and greater ion-pairing.