Electrolytic Solutions Conductance Basics
Electrolytic Solutions Conductance Basics Conductance of electrolytic solutions refers to the ability of an electrolytic solution to conduct electricity. It depends on the presence and mobility of ions in the solution. Here are some key concepts: Conductance (G) : It is the ability of a solution to conduct electric current and is the reciprocal of resistance (R). The unit is Siemens (S). Specific Conductance (κ or kappa) : It is the conductance of a solution of unit length and unit cross-sectional area. It depends on the nature of the electrolyte, concentration, temperature, and solvent. Its unit is S/m. Molar Conductance (Λm) : It is the conductance of all the ions produced by one mole of an electrolyte in a given volume of solution. It is related to specific conductance by the formula:Λm=κC\Lambda_m = \frac{\kappa}{C}Λm=Cκwhere CCC is the concentration of the solution in mol/m³. Its unit is S·m²/mol. Equivalent Conductance (Λe) : Similar to molar conductance, but it refers to ...