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Solution A, an aqueous ionic solution which contains one cation and one anion, shows a conductivity reading of 7000 microsiemens/cm. Solution B, an aqueous ionic solution containing an unknown number of cations and anions, shows a conductivity reading of 12000 microsiemens/cm. What can you say about the relative number of ions in the Solution B as compared to Solution A? Explain your reasoning.

Hint:  It's not a Solution B or Solution A answer...it's how does solution B compare to solution A in terms of number of ions.

Explanation / Answer

Conductivity depends upon the the no of dissolved ions in solution. conductivity increases with increasing amount and mobility of ions. solution A shows conductivity 7000 microsiemens/cm for one cation and one anion. solution B shows conductivity 12000 microsiemens/cm. so solution B conductivity more, so solution B should have at least more one cation and anion than solution A.

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