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1800-102-2727Arrhenius's theory is based on the colligative properties of solutions of acids, bases and salts. The theory of electrolyte dissociation was observed in the ionisation of water higher than sodium chloride and potassium chloride. Ostwald’s dilution law is based on the Arrhenius theory, which is related to the variation of the degree of ionisation of an electrolyte.
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Arrhenius's theory was introduced by Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius in the year 1887. This theory states that the acids dissociate in the water and produce electrically charged ions, of which hydrogen ion (H+) is one. Similarly, bases dissociate in water producing hydroxide ions (OH−). Thus it states the splitting of acid or base into ions in solution.
This process is reversible and induces electrical conductivity, elevates boiling point, and reduces vapour pressure and osmotic pressure.
The degree of dissociation is calculated by the ratio of the total number of molecules which is ionised at the equilibrium state.

A substance that separates the ions in the solution is called an electrolyte. An electrolyte can be an acid, base or salt.
Ostwald's dilution law refers to the weak electrolyte’s dissociation constant with respect to the degree of dissociation. The law states that “The degree of dissociation of a weak electrolyte is inversely proportional to the square root of molar concentration or directly proportional to the square root of volume holding one mole of the solute for a weak electrolyte.” This applies only to weak electrolytes such as CH3COOH ( Acetic acid). The equation of Ostwald’s dilution law is given as follows:

Q1. Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?
a. CH3COOH
b. NaOH
c. HCl
d. KOH
Ans: CH3COOH
Q2. Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?
a. CH3COOH
b. NaOH
c. NH4OH
d. None of the above
Ans: b. NaOH
Q3. Which of the following is correct about Ostwald's dilution law?
Q1. What is ionisation?
Answer: Ionisation is a process in which an atom or molecule is charged into positive or negative charge by either gaining or losing electrons.
Q2. What is dissociation?
Answer: Dissociation is a process in which the substance spontaneously splits into constituent charged particles. It is reversible in nature.
Q3. What is the equation for Ostwald's dilution law?
Answer: The equation for Ostwald's dilution law is given as
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