What is the ratio of the degree of dissociation () when a 1 M acetic acid solution is diluted to 0.1 — Ionic Equilibrium Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to Ostwald's Dilution Law, $\alpha \propto 1/\sqrt{C}$. Thus, the ratio $\alpha_1 / \alpha_2 = \sqrt{C_2 / C_1} = \sqrt{0.1 / 1} = \sqrt{1/10} \approx 1/3.16$.