A nonelectrolyte is a compound that does not conduct an electric current in either aqueous solution or in the molten state. Many molecular compounds, such as sugar or ethanol, are nonelectrolytes. When these compounds dissolve in water, they do not produce ions.
What is an example of a Nonelectrolyte?
A common example of a nonelectrolyte is glucose, or C6H12O6. Glucose (sugar) readily dissolves in water, but because it does not dissociate into ions in solution, it is considered a nonelectrolyte; solutions containing glucose do not, therefore, conduct electricity.
Is Naoh a Nonelectrolyte?
Sodium hydroxide is a strong electrolyte because it it is the hydroxide of a Group 1 metal.
