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Properties of Solutions: Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Chemical Formulas
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX II
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Accessories
Sensor - Conductivity
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS

Properties of Solutions: Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes

Activity Overview

In this lesson, students will use a conductivity probe to measure conductivity and determine which molecules are responsible for conductivity of solutions. Alternative procedure for the Vernier Go Direct® sensors with CXII is included in the downloads. 

Objectives

  • Write equations for the dissociation of compounds in water.
  • Use a Conductivity Probe to measure the conductivity of solutions.
  • Determine which molecules or ions are responsible for conductivity of solutions.
  • Investigate the conductivity of solutions resulting from compounds that dissociate to produce different numbers of ions.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Chemical Formulas
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX II
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Accessories
Sensor - Conductivity
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS
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