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A strong acid will be a better conductor of electricity as it tends to ionize or dissociate completely. Weak acids because they also ionize or dissociate will also conduct electricity but because they do not ionize to completion have fewer ions in solution and conductivity suffers because of it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agothe strong acid solution create chemical waves that trigger an electric current.
Also, consider that a strong acid is a strong electrolyte. And electrolyte can conduct electric current.
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∙ 13y agoStrong acids/ bases produce more ions in solution because they ionize completely. Ions are the "current-carriers", so you can say that the stronger the acid, the better it conducts in solution.
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∙ 11y agoYes strong mineral acids do. Organic acids do not conduct quite as well.
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Why do strong acid and bases conduct electricity better than weak acids and bases?
Strong acids and bases dissociate into their conjuagate forms more readily then weak varients. To conduct electricity they must dissociate into these forms due to the formal charges associated allowing them to conduct electricity HCL -> H+ + CL- CH3COOH -> CH3OO- + H+ Equilibrium constant for the first is a lot higher then the second showing that stronger acids fully dissociate. Hope this helps
Do strong acids and bases conduct more or less electricity than weak ones?
Because of the ionization with in the water soulte
Are acids conductors of electricity?
Yes. In general, acids conduct electricty. Strong acids are strong conductors of electricity. So are strong bases. The reason acids and bases conduct electricity is that when they are mixed with water, they "separate" into ions. And the ions are charge carriers. These charge carriers can be made to carry a charge (which is why that description fits them). Let's look at hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water and see what happens. When HCl and water are "sitting around" in a container, many of the molecules of the acid are not "connected" but are separated. The hydrogen nucleus, the proton, has left its electron with the chlorine atom and is floating around by itself. Because it has "chosen" to leave its electron and float around as a proton, it has that overall positive charge. The chlorine atom has borrowed hydrogen's electron and is floating around like that. With that extra electron, it holds a negative charge. The hydrogen and chlorine ions have become charge carriers, and they will carry charges, will carry electrons from one point to another. The acid will conduct electricity.
Which acids would be stronger pH3 or pH5?
pH3. It is more acidic
Does salt water conduct more electricity than fresh water?
salt water conducts more electricity than fresh water because it contains great amounts of ions which can conduct a lot of electricity
Why do strong acid and bases conduct electricity better than weak acids and bases?
Strong acids and bases dissociate into their conjuagate forms more readily then weak varients. To conduct electricity they must dissociate into these forms due to the formal charges associated allowing them to conduct electricity HCL -> H+ + CL- CH3COOH -> CH3OO- + H+ Equilibrium constant for the first is a lot higher then the second showing that stronger acids fully dissociate. Hope this helps
Do strong acids and bases conduct more or less electricity than weak ones?
Because of the ionization with in the water soulte
Do stronger acids react more slowly than weaker acids?
No, stronger acids ionise much more as compared to the weaker acids. Hence they are more reactive.
Are acids conductors of electricity?
Yes. In general, acids conduct electricty. Strong acids are strong conductors of electricity. So are strong bases. The reason acids and bases conduct electricity is that when they are mixed with water, they "separate" into ions. And the ions are charge carriers. These charge carriers can be made to carry a charge (which is why that description fits them). Let's look at hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water and see what happens. When HCl and water are "sitting around" in a container, many of the molecules of the acid are not "connected" but are separated. The hydrogen nucleus, the proton, has left its electron with the chlorine atom and is floating around by itself. Because it has "chosen" to leave its electron and float around as a proton, it has that overall positive charge. The chlorine atom has borrowed hydrogen's electron and is floating around like that. With that extra electron, it holds a negative charge. The hydrogen and chlorine ions have become charge carriers, and they will carry charges, will carry electrons from one point to another. The acid will conduct electricity.
Can a base conduct more electricity than an acid?
no
Can a potato conduct more electricity when it goes bad?
no
What do metals do more easier then non metals?
conduct electricity
Which acids would be stronger pH3 or pH5?
pH3. It is more acidic
Do strong acids or bases react more easily with materials than do weak acids and bases?
no they act stronger
Strong acids or bases react more easily with materials than do weak acids and bases?
no they act stronger
Can potassium conduct electricity?
sodium bromide can conduct electricity though not in high quantitiesAdded:So does potassium bromide, as all ionic salts do (more or less) 'in solutae'
Why do fruits conduct electricity better than vegetables?
More electrolytes.
