Question

Molar conductivity of an electrolyte depends on which of the following factors?

• A. Concentration of the electrolyte
• B. Temperature
• C. Nature of the solvent
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Molar conductivity is affected by the concentration, temperature, and nature of the solvent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Molar conductivity (\( \Lambda_m \)) of an electrolyte is the conductivity per mole of the electrolyte. It depends on several factors:
- Concentration of the electrolyte: As the concentration increases, the molar conductivity decreases due to ion-ion interactions.
- Temperature: Molar conductivity typically increases with temperature due to the increased mobility of ions.
- Nature of the solvent: The solvent affects the degree of dissociation of the electrolyte, and different solvents can change the molar conductivity significantly.
Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all these factors influence molar conductivity.