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The degree of dissociation of a weak electrolyte is estimated as the ratio of its equivalent conductance at the given concentration to its value at

  • A.the temperature of the measurement
  • B.infinite dilution
  • C.unit normality
  • D.the concentration at which it is fully undissociated

Answer: B

Correct answer: infinite dilution

At infinite dilution the electrolyte is completely dissociated, so the equivalent conductance there represents all the solute conducting. The ratio

\[ \alpha = \frac{\Lambda_c}{\Lambda^\circ} \]

therefore gives the fraction actually dissociated at the concentration measured, and from it the dissociation constant follows through Ostwald’s dilution law.

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