Measurement of resistance of a solution of an electrolyte
A man touching the electric pole with a metal rod will get an electric shock because metal rod is a conductor whereas a man touching the same with a wooden plank will be safe because wood is an insulator.
Semiconductors:
o Solids with conductivities in the intermediate range from 10 – 6 to 104 ohm – 1 m – 1. o
For example, Gallium, Germanium, Silicon
Measurement of resistance of a solution of an electrolyte
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In the formula
o l / A is called cell constant denoted by the symbol, G’.
o The cell constant depends on the distance between the electrodes( l) and their area of cross-section( A). o
It is determined by measuringthe resistance of the cell containing a solution of known conductivity.
PROBLEM:
THE RESISTANCE OF A CONDUCTIVITY CELL CONTAINING 0.001M KCL SOLUTION AT 298 K IS 1500 Ω. WHAT IS THE CELL CONSTANT IF