Question

Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity? ​

Answer 1

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

The aqueous solution of acid conduct electricity because of the presence of ions in them. Ions are charged particles, Due to the charge particles, electricity gets conducted through the solution.

Some Information :-

⇒ Acids are substances that disassociates Hydronium ions in thier aqueous solution. Properties of acid:

• Acids react with Base to give salt and water, which is also called Neutralization reaction.
• Acids are corrosive in nature.
• Acids have a pH range between 1 to 7

⇒ Electricity is the flow of charges. Due to the potential difference between the two ends of circuit or battery that charges flow from one point to another.