Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 158: 4.37c

Answer

Weak electrolyte

Work Step by Step

$NH_3$ is a weak electrolyte because when it is mixed with water it only partially ionizes in water to form ammonium ($NH_4$+) and the hydroxide ion (OH-).
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