Formality is considered more useful for which type of compounds?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Ionic compounds
Formality expresses the concentration of a solute in terms of formula units added per litre of solution. It is particularly useful for ionic compounds because they may dissociate into ions in solution, so counting intact molecules can be misleading. It is not restricted to gases, non-polar liquids, or metals.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Ionic compounds
Why is this the correct answer?
Formality expresses the concentration of a solute in terms of formula units added per litre of solution. It is particularly useful for ionic compounds because they may dissociate into ions in solution, so counting intact molecules can be misleading. It is not restricted to gases, non-polar liquids, or metals.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
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