Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to metallic or electronic conductivity?

  • A
    Metallic conductivity depends on the structure of the metal and its characteristics.
  • B
    Metallic conductivity depends on the number of electrons in the valence shell of the metal atom.
  • C
    The electrical conductivity of a metal increases with an increase in temperature.
  • D
    There is no change in the structure of the metal during electrical conduction.

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What is the molar conductivity of $0.02 \text{ M}$ $KI$ solution if its conductivity is $4.37 \times 10^{-4} \text{ }\Omega^{-1} \text{cm}^{-1}$?

At $298 \text{ K}$, the specific conductance $(\kappa)$ of a $0.0020 \text{ M}$ $NaCl$ solution is $2.50 \times 10^{-4} \text{ S cm}^{-1}$. Calculate the molar conductivity $(\Lambda_m)$ of the solution in $\text{S cm}^2 \text{mol}^{-1}$.

The molar conductivity of $KCl$ solutions at different concentrations at $298 \, K$ are given below:
$c^{1/2} / (mol \, L^{-1})^{1/2}$$\Lambda_m / S \, cm^2 \, mol^{-1}$
$0.000198$$148.61$
$0.000309$$148.29$
$0.000521$$147.81$
$0.000989$$147.09$

Show that a plot between $\Lambda_m$ and $c^{1/2}$ is a straight line. Determine the values of $\Lambda_m^o$ and $A$ for $KCl$.

The $INCORRECT$ statement about the conductivity of electrolytic (ionic) solution is

For a strong electrolyte,the molar conductivity is given by $\wedge _m = \wedge _m^o - 10 \sqrt{C}$. Calculate $\wedge _m$ at $0.01 \ M$ if its value at $0.16 \ M$ is $200 \ S \ cm^2 \ mol^{-1}$.

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