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Can acids conduct electricity

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13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

acid can conduct electricity when dissolved in water because they produce h+ ions

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Is acid a part of electricity?

Acids are not part of electricity, though acids can conduct electricity.


Do bases and acids conduct electricity?

Yes, both bases and acids can conduct electricity when dissolved in water because they form ions that are free to carry electric charge. In bases, hydroxide ions (OH-) conduct electricity, while in acids, hydrogen ions (H+) conduct electricity.


How acids and salts conduct electricity?

They conduct electricity only if they are electrolytes: in water solutions or when they are melted.


What property is acidity?

Acids can conduct electricity, have a sour taste, and bases will neutralize its properties. Bases can conduct electricity, feel slippery, and acids will neutralize its properties.


What Electrical conductivity in acids and bases?

No. Pure water does not conduct electricity, but when something is put into water and dissociates (breaks apart), then electricity can travel across those ions. But this has nothing to do with pH.


All acids and bases contain what that causes them to conduct electricity?

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What are the three properties of acid.?

Acids have a sour taste. Acids can conduct electricity. Acids can react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.


What some things that conduct electricity?

Metals like copper, aluminum, and gold are good conductors of electricity. Other materials like graphite, seawater, and certain types of acids can also conduct electricity. Conductivity depends on the ability of materials to allow the flow of electric current.


Is H2S04 a non electrolyte?

No H2SO4 (sulphuric acid) dose conduct electricity. in general, acids conduct electricity. Strong acids are strong conductors of electricity.


Is there anything acids and bases have in common?

They both have water in common, and both conduct electricity.


Can Salicylic acid conduct electricity?

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Why do acids and bases conduct electricity in water when pure water does not?

Acids and bases dissociate into ions in water, allowing them to conduct electricity. Pure water, on the other hand, has low ionic content and resists the flow of electricity due to its low concentration of ions. When acids and bases are dissolved in water, they increase the concentration of ions in the solution, which enhances its conductivity.