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Why would HF have a lower electrical conductivity than NaCl?
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DrBob222
I assume you means "for the same concentration of each".
HF is only partially ionized. NaCl is 100% dissociated. For the same concentration, HF has far fewer ions with which to conduct an electrical current.
HF is only partially ionized. NaCl is 100% dissociated. For the same concentration, HF has far fewer ions with which to conduct an electrical current.