Classify each of the following aqueous solutions as a nonelectrolyte, weak electrolyte, or strong electrolyte.

a) LiClO4 b) HClO c) CH3CH2CH2OH d) HClO3 e) CuSO4 f) C12H22O11

a) LiClO4 - Strong electrolyte

b) HClO - Weak electrolyte

c) CH3CH2CH2OH - Non-electrolyte

d) HClO3 - Strong electrolyte

e) CuSO4 - strong electrolyte

f) C12H22O11-Non-electrolyte

Explanation: An electrolyte is a substance in an aqueous or molten form which is decomposed by passing an electric current through it. Electrolytes ionize to ions which are responsible for the conduction of electric charge. Non-electrolytes are substances that do not ionize into cations and anions and thus do not conduct. They include molecular compounds such as gases. Electrolytes may be weak or strong depending on the level of ionization. Weak electrolytes are those that undergo partial ionization while strong electrolytes completely ionize.