Tim conducted experiments with various aqueous solutions to identify the solution displaying the highest conductivity. The diagram illustrates the equipment he employed, while the table enumerates the aqueous solutions subjected to his testing.

Question

Which of the aqueous solutions is most probable to have resulted in the brightest glow of the bulb?

(1 point)
Responses

CH3OH(aq) because it is an electrolyte
CH 3 OH( aq ) because it is an electrolyte

KCl(aq) because it is a strong electrolyte
KCl( aq ) because it is a strong electrolyte

C12H22O11(aq) because it is a nonelectrolyte
C 12 H 22 O 11 ( aq ) because it is a nonelectrolyte

NH3(aq) because it is a weak electrolyte
NH 3 ( aq ) because it is a weak electrolyte
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Answer 1

The most probable aqueous solution to cause the brightest glow of the bulb is:

KCl(aq) because it is a strong electrolyte.

Strong electrolytes, such as KCl, dissociate completely into ions in solution, leading to a higher conductivity and a brighter bulb glow. On the other hand, CH3OH (methanol) is not an electrolyte, C12H22O11 (sucrose) is a nonelectrolyte, and NH3 (ammonia) is a weak electrolyte, which would provide less conductivity than a strong electrolyte like KCl.