Question

why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity

Answer 1

aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity because of the presence of H+ ions in solution. The hydrogen ion is a charged species and its movement causes the flow of current.

Answer 2

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➡An Aqueous Solution of An Acid Conducts electricity . This is due to the fact that when put in an aqueous medium , the acid splits up into its Ions .


➡These ions are responsible for Conducting electricity . That's the reason why they conduct electricity in Aqueous Solution only .

➡An Illustration though example of HCl [ Hydrochloric Acid ]

HCl ----------------------- H+ +. Cl-


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