Question

300 ml distilled water with 5 grams of salt kate increases the concentration of the solution by adding an additional 5 grams of salt to the glass of water for a a. the amount of solute is increased, and the conductivity of the solution is increased b. the amount of solute is decreased, and the conductivity of the solution is decreased c. the amount of solute is increased, and the conductivity of the solution is decreased d. the amount of solute is decreased, and the conductivity of the solution is increased

Explanation:

• Solute is the substance dissolved (salt here). Adding 5g more salt increases the solute amount.
• Salt (an electrolyte) dissociates into ions in water; more salt means more ions, which increases the solution's ability to conduct electricity (conductivity). So when solute (salt) increases, conductivity increases.

Answer:

A. The amount of solute is increased, and the conductivity of the solution is increased