2007-03-13 11:57:27 · 4 answers · asked by kohlirosy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The bond to the H atom in ethanoic acid is much stronger than to the H atom in HCl, so the degree of ionisation is less, and the conductivity is less.
2007-03-13 12:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrochloric acid is much more ionic than ethanoic acid, i.e., the hydrogen ion separates much more easily from the chlorine ion than from the ethanoic ion. Another way to say the same thing is that ethanoic acid is more covalent than hydrochloric acid. The more ionic a compound is, the better it will conduct an electric current in water solution.
2007-03-13 12:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HCl is a strong acid and is totally ionized in water. Ethanoic acid is a weak acid, and only a small portion of the molecules have transferred their hydrogens to water, forming many fewer ions in the solution.
2007-03-13 12:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hydrochloric acid is a powerful acid and thoroughly ionizes in water (its additionally seen a powerful electrolyte) and is seen an inorganic acid. Ethanoic acid has distinctive bonding covalent bonding because of the fact all aspects interior the compound are non metals. additionally it is seen an organic and organic acid because of the fact it includes carbon.
2016-12-19 04:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by symons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋