Debye Huckel Onsager Equation

Debye Huckel Onsager Equation

ΛCm = ΛOm – b√c

ΛCm =Molar conductivity at any constriction C.

ΛCm =Molar conductivity at infinite constriction.

ΛOm =Molar conductivity at infinite constriction           

b = Constant

(c)1/2  = concentration

In case of weak electrolyte, conductance increases with increase in dilution, because dilution causes ionization of weak electrolyte. But it doesn’t reach the infinite or limiting value.

Limitation: - It cannot explain the molar conductivity of weak electrolyte at infinite dilution or limiting value. It is explained by kohlrausch law.

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