Strong, Weak, and Non Electrolytes

Strong Electrolyte

Soluble ionic compounds and strong acids that completely dissociate into ions in solution.

Weak Electrolyte

Soluble ionic compounds or weak acids that partially dissociate into ions in solution.

Non Electrolyte

Substances that do not dissociate into ions in solution, such as sugars and alcohols. Soluble covalent compoundsthat do not conduct electricity.

HCl

strong acid, strong electrolyte

HBr

strong acid, strong electrolyte

HI

strong acid, strong electrolyte

HNO3

strong acid, strong electrolyte

H2SO4

strong acid, strong electrolyte

HClO4

strong acid, strong electrolyte

Weak bases

are substances that partially ionize in solution, producing fewer hydroxide ions than strong bases. Typically contain nitrogen in the formula

Strong Bases

are substances that fully dissociate in solution, producing a large concentration of hydroxide ions.

HC2H3O2

weak acid, weak electrolyte

SF4

a polar molecule and non-electrolyte that does not dissociate in water.

BrCl3

a polar molecular compound that does not dissociate into ions in solution, classifying it as a non-electrolyte.