Classify each of the following aqueous solutions as a nonelectrolyte, weak electrolyte, or strong electrolyte.
CH3CH2CH2OH, CuCO4, HClO, HClO3, LiClO4, C12H22O11
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Electrolytes…..
CH3CH2CH2OH ….. nonelectrolyte
CuCO3 …. nonelectrolyte … reacts with water to make solid Cu2CO3(OH)2 and CO2 gas
HClO …. weak electrolyte / acid
HClO3 ….. borderline weak electrolyte / acid
LiClO4 ….. strong electrolyte …. ionizes completely
C12H22O11 ….. nonelectrolyte
