Question 11 Mark
Assertion (A): Strength of the acid or base decreases with dilution.
Reason(R): Ionization of an acid or a base increases with dilution.
Reason(R): Ionization of an acid or a base increases with dilution.
Answer
View full question & answer→(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A .
Explanation:
Ionization of an acid or a basic increases on dilution but concentration of $\mathrm{H}^{+}$or $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$ions decreases per unit volume, thus strength of the acid or the base decreases with dilution.
Explanation:
Ionization of an acid or a basic increases on dilution but concentration of $\mathrm{H}^{+}$or $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$ions decreases per unit volume, thus strength of the acid or the base decreases with dilution.