Question

5. why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Acids undergo dissociation in aqueous solution to form H+ ions. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of an acid, the H+ ions reach the cathode and each H+ ion picks up one electron from the cathode to form H2 gas. Because of this reaction, an aqueous solution of acid conducts electricity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because all acidic aqueous solutions are conductive, due to the presence of hydrogen ions and acid ions, they can exchange charges between the electrodes to conduct electricity. So, the acid is also an electrolyte.

Explanation:

Acids undergo dissociation in aqueous solution to form H+ ions. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of an acid, the H+ ions reach the cathode and each H+ ion picks up one electron from the cathode to form H2 gas. Due to this reaction, the acidic aqueous solution conducts electricity.  

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