NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ec175
A conductivity cell has a cell constant of 0.50cm−1. When filled with an electrolyte solution its resistance is 250Ω. The conductivity of the solution is
A2.0×10−3Scm−1
B4.0×10−3Scm−1
C125Scm−1
D5.0×102Scm−1
Answer: A
Conductivity is κ=G∗/R where G∗ is the cell constant. κ=0.50/250=2.0×10−3Scm−1. Multiplying instead of dividing gives 125, which is a common error.