why is a solution of NaCl in pure water a better electrolyte than a solution of fructose in pure water?

Answer 1

NaCl will dissolve into sodium and cloride ions while fructose is a nonpolar organic molecule (composed completely of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen). Sodium and cloride will have a charge (sodium will be positive, cloride negative) and thus can carry electrical charges.

Answer 2

Well fructose is not an electrolyte for a start. It does not dissociate completly in water in to two charged species as NaCl does.

Fructoses is however dissolved in water. It may not dissociate fully but it does dissolve

The level of NaCl in saline solution is approximately 0.9% w/v

Answer 3

yes salt (NaCl) water is a better electrolyte than a sugar (fructose) water.
To be an electrolyte, the species must be readily ionizable- so virtually any salt solution can be an electrolyte provided that it can be ionized by water.
In fact if you have a sports drink in the fridge, check out the label. These things are loaded with electrolytic compounds- sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium salts.
Hope this helps.

Answer 4

NaCl is a salt and is completely dissociated in water into Na+ and Cl-. Both ions are small compared to a big molecule of sugar that is polar but not ionic. The quality of the electrolyte depends on the mobility of the particles and the mobility depends on the ionisation and on the size.

Answer 5

NaCl is an ionic salt, when dissolved the positive sodium ion and the negative clorine ions are separated and are able to travel through the solution allowing better conductivity.

Fructose is a covalent organic compound which doesn't ionise in water. this has little effect on conductivity as it adds nothing that can aid conduction.

Answer 6

Electrolytes must have ions to carry the electrons. NaCl in water will dissociate into ions. Fructose, fruit sugar, does not dissociate, no ions.

Answer 7

For a liquid to conduct electricity it has to contain charged particles (ions) that can move around. When salt dissolves it gives sodium and chloride ions. The former are positively charged, the latter are negative. When fructose dissolves in water, it doesn't break up into ions, so it doesn't bring any conductivity to the party.

Answer 8

Sodium is a metal.Metals are good conductors of current. When sodium and Chlorine dissolve. They become ions or electrolytes. Electrolytes are necessary for nerve-muscle contractions and to make batteries work. Water is a poor conductor by itself. Fructose (C6H12O6) has no metals in it. If it's exposed to UV light or Oxygen in the water.It will just form Carbon dioxide,Carbon monoxide or water.

Answer 9

NaCl in water will be ion = Na+ Cl -
fructose is carbohydrate

Answer 10

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