Question

Assertion(A): Acidification of water decreases its conductivity during electrolysis. Reason(R): H+ions are released which hinder the flow of charges

Answer 1

Answer:

true.

Explanation:

true. the reason influences the assertion

Answer 2

The acidification of water increases its conductivity during electrolysis. $\[{H^ + }\]$ ions are released which increases the flow of charges. Therefore, both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Explanation:

• Pure water acts as a weak electrolyte as it lacks ions that are responsible for the conduction of electricity.
• When an acid is added to pure water, it releases $\[{H^ + }\]$ in the solution.
• Therefore, the concentration of ions in the solution increases.
• As the number of ions in the solution increases, the conductivity of the water also increases.
• $\[{H^ + }\]$ ions do not hinder the flow of charges, instead, the flow of charges increases due to the presence of $\[{H^ + }\]$ ions.
• Therefore, acidification of water increases its conductivity during electrolysis and the flow of charges is also increased due to the presence of $\[{H^ + }\]$ ions.