Is HNO2 a strong electrolyte?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether HNO2 (nitrous acid) is considered a strong electrolyte, which involves understanding its dissociation in water and comparing it to strong electrolytes that completely dissociate into ions.
Answer
HNO2 is a weak electrolyte.
The final answer is HNO2 is a weak electrolyte.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is HNO2 is a weak electrolyte.
More Information
HNO2, or nitrous acid, is a weak acid and weak electrolyte meaning it partially ionizes in water, producing few ions and thereby conducting electricity poorly.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing that although some compounds dissociate in water, they do not necessarily produce a significant number of ions to be considered strong electrolytes.
Sources
- Homework Explanation on HNO2 - homework.study.com
- Nitrous acid, HNO2(aq), is a weak electrolyte - homework.study.com
- Is HNO2(aq) a strong, weak or non electrolyte? - chegg.com
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