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  • Weak Electrolytes: Identifying Weak Bases - A Detailed Explanation
    The answer is D. ammonia. Here's why:

    * Weak Electrolytes: These substances only partially ionize (break apart into ions) when dissolved in water. This means they conduct electricity weakly.

    * Strong Electrolytes: These substances fully ionize in water, leading to strong conductivity.

    Let's analyze the options:

    * A. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH): A strong base, fully ionizes in water.

    * B. Potassium (K): A metal, readily forms ions in water.

    * C. Calcium (Ca): A metal, readily forms ions in water.

    * D. Ammonia (NH₃): A weak base. While it reacts with water to form some hydroxide ions (OH⁻), it doesn't ionize completely.

    In summary: Ammonia is the only substance listed that is a weak electrolyte due to its partial ionization in water.

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