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  • Ammonium Sulfate: Strong Electrolyte Properties & Dissociation
    Ammonium sulfate (NH₄)₂SO₄ is a strong electrolyte. Here's why:

    * Strong Electrolytes: These substances completely dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. This means they produce a large number of free-moving ions, which are responsible for conducting electricity.

    * Ammonium Sulfate Dissociation: When ammonium sulfate dissolves in water, it breaks down into ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) and sulfate ions (SO₄²⁻).

    The reaction:

    (NH₄)₂SO₄ (aq) → 2 NH₄⁺ (aq) + SO₄²⁻ (aq)

    Since ammonium sulfate completely ionizes in solution, it is considered a strong electrolyte.

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