The Observed Van't Hoff Factor for an Electrolyte Is Less

question 29

Multiple Choice

The observed van't Hoff factor for an electrolyte is less than the expected factor because of __________.

• A)electrolytic repulsion
• B)complete dissociation
• C)coagulation
• D)ion pairing
• E)gelation

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