Recall: nonelectrolyte = no dissociation
weak electrolyte = partial dissociation
strong electrolyte = complete dissociation
Acetone, CH3COCH3 , is a nonelectrolyte; hypochlorous acid, HClO , is a weak electrolyte; and ammonium chloride, NH4Cl , is a strong electrolyte.
Part A
What solute particles are present in an aqueous solution of CH3COCH3 ?
Express your answer as a chemical formula. If there is more than one answer, separate them by a comma. Include charges where necessary.
Part B
What solute particles are present in an aqueous solution of HClO?
Express your answer as a chemical formula. If there is more than one answer, separate them by a comma. Include charges where necessary.
Part C
What solute particles are present in an aqueous solution of NH4Cl ?
Express your answer as a chemical formula. If there is more than one answer, separate them by a comma. Include charges where necessary.
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