The table below shows ammeter readings obtained where different electrolytes of the same concentration were tested.

The table below shows ammeter readings obtained where different electrolytes of the same concentration were tested.

Explain why ethanoic acid gave a lower ammeter reading the copper (II) sulphate solution.

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Ethanoic acid is a weak acid is a weak acid and dissociates partially giving fewer ions copper (II) sulphate dissociates fully and gives more ions in solution, hence a better electrolyte than ethanoic acid.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 16, 2019 at 09:12

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