QQuestion
Which acid is a weak electrolyte?
(a) CH₃COOH
(b) H₂SO₄
(c) HNO₃
(d) HCl
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✓Answer
(a) CH₃COOH (Acetic acid)
Explanation
A weak electrolyte is a substance that partially ionises in aqueous solution, producing a relatively small number of ions. Therefore, it conducts electricity poorly.
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