Recognizing Nonelectrolytes
One of the best identifiers in electrolytes and nonelectrolytes is the type of bonds they form. Generally electrolytes tend to make ionic bonds whereas nonelectrolytes form covalent bonds.
As compounds are held with covalent bonds, when they come in contact with polar solvent, it does not break as in electrolytes. Hence, molecules of nonelectrolytes are nonpolar in nature and are poor conductors of electricity due to absence of ions.
Adding a nonelectrolyte to a solvent, such as water, will result in boiling point elevation and freezing point depression, similar to adding a nonvolatile solute.
Nonelectrolytes – Definition, Meaning, Examples
Nonelectrolyte is a compound in chemistry, that when dissolved in liquid state, do not produce ions like sugar or ethanol. They do not conduct electric current in their molten state, as they do not have ions that can flow. A nonelectrolyte compound is defined as a substance that does not contain any ionic forms in an aqueous solution.
In this article, we will understand more about nonelectrolyte compounds, their properties, and their applications using examples.
Table of Content
- What are Nonelectrolytes?
- Examples of Nonelectrolytes
- Properties of Nonelectrolytes
- Applications of Nonelectrolytes
- Recognizing Nonelectrolytes
- Distinguishing Nonelectrolytes from Electrolytes