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Why does an aqueous solution of sodium chloride conduct electricity?
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∙ 13y ago
Aqueous solution of sodium chloride conducts electricity because it is a soluble ionic compound, which when dissolved in water, it dissociates into Na + and Cl -
ions. These ions are mobile charge carriers which can accept and transfer electrons in solution, and therefore facilitate the conduction of electricity.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoDepending on strength (Ka-value) and concentration (M-value) and the number of protons per mole (eg. H2SO4) the electric conductance is positive. Protons are very good 'charge transporters' (i.e. conductance). since salts are present in the solution it becomes a good conductor of electricity.
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∙ 13y agoaqueous solutions don't actually conduct electricity. however when salts are added to them they conduct electricity. and since the water around as has a percentage of salts so it conduct electricity.
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∙ 11y agoaqueous solution of an acid release H+ ions ohr h3o and anode is solution. since ion are the carries of charge the aqueous solution of an acid conducts electrically.
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∙ 12y agoBoth acids and bases release ions when dissolved in water. Dissolved ions are the basis of electrical conductivity in water.
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∙ 8y agoThis solution is an electrolyte, contain ions.
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∙ 14y agothey have mobility of charges.
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Why does potassium chloride conduct electricity in aqueous solution?
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Potassium chloride is an ionic solid, the ionic solids can conduct the electricity if they are in molten state or in aqueous solution.
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Why does aqueous sodium chloride conduct electricity but dry sodium chloride does not?
Because sodium chloride solution is an electrolyte, containing ions Na+ and Cl-. Solid NaCl is not an electrolyte.
Is aqueous sodium chloride is a good conductor of electric current?
Yes, aqueous sodium chloride solution is a good conductor of electricity. Since, it is an ionic salt, when dissolved in water it dissociates into ions and thus the free ions conduct electricity.
Are there forms in which sodium chloride conducts electricity?
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What does sodium chloride conduct?
Sodium chloride conduct electricity only when is as an electrolyte: in water solution or melted.
In what form does sodium chloride conduct electricity?
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Does nickel chloride conduct electricity?
Yes, In molten state and in aqueous solution Nickel chloride conducts the electricity.
Why does hydrogen iodide in an aqueous solution conduct an electricity?
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