Question

Explain why does aqueous solution of nitric acid conduct electricity but aqueous solution of alcohol does not conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Answer:

Electricity is the movement of charge from one place to another place. movement of charges requires a medium. Acids in aqueous solution mean acid in water also called diluted acids. The polar nature of water splits the acid molecules into its cations and anions. Cations and anions are charged particles and are free to move inside the aqueous medium. As a result when a potential difference has applied the solution to conduct electricity.

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Answer 2

The reason behind is that alcohol does not dissociate into ions which are necessary for the conduction of electrons.

- The aqueous solution of nitric acid conduct electricity as nitric acid dissociates into its ions on dissolving in water:

HNO3 ⇄ H⁺ + NO3⁻

- But the aqueous solution of alcohol does not conduct electricity because it is a covalent compound and does not dissociate into its ions.

- Instead, it forms hydrogen bonds with water hence preventing the conduction of electricity.