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  • Calculating Molar Conductivity of NaCl Using Kohlrausch's Law
    You can find the molar conductivity of NaCl at infinite dilution (Λ°NaCl) using the given conductivities of LiCl, NaNO3, and LiNO3 by applying Kohlrausch's Law.

    Here's how:

    Kohlrausch's Law states that the molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte at infinite dilution is the sum of the limiting ionic conductivities of its constituent ions.

    Steps:

    1. Identify the limiting ionic conductivities:

    * Let Λ°Li+ represent the limiting molar conductivity of the lithium ion (Li+).

    * Let Λ°Cl- represent the limiting molar conductivity of the chloride ion (Cl-).

    * Let Λ°Na+ represent the limiting molar conductivity of the sodium ion (Na+).

    * Let Λ°NO3- represent the limiting molar conductivity of the nitrate ion (NO3-).

    2. Write the equations for the given conductivities:

    * Λ°LiCl = Λ°Li+ + Λ°Cl-

    * Λ°NaNO3 = Λ°Na+ + Λ°NO3-

    * Λ°LiNO3 = Λ°Li+ + Λ°NO3-

    3. Solve for the desired molar conductivity (Λ°NaCl):

    * Λ°NaCl = Λ°Na+ + Λ°Cl-

    4. Combine the equations to eliminate unwanted terms:

    * Subtract the equation for Λ°LiNO3 from the equation for Λ°NaNO3 to get:

    Λ°NaNO3 - Λ°LiNO3 = Λ°Na+ - Λ°Li+

    * Add this result to the equation for Λ°LiCl:

    (Λ°NaNO3 - Λ°LiNO3) + Λ°LiCl = Λ°Na+ - Λ°Li+ + Λ°Li+ + Λ°Cl-

    * Simplify: Λ°NaCl = Λ°NaNO3 - Λ°LiNO3 + Λ°LiCl

    Therefore, the molar conductivity of NaCl at infinite dilution (Λ°NaCl) is equal to the sum of the molar conductivities of NaNO3 and LiCl minus the molar conductivity of LiNO3.

    Important Note: This method relies on the assumption that all the electrolytes are strong electrolytes, meaning they fully dissociate into ions in solution.

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