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Potassium hydroxide, KOH, conducts electricity because it is an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a compound that dissociates into it's respective ions. An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, thus giving it a charge. When KOH is dropped into water, it dissociates (breaks down) into it's ions, K+ and OH-.
The positive K+ ion has lost an electron and is looking for another one. The negative OH- ion has an extra electron to give. This constant transfer of electrons is what allows KOH to conduct electricity.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. Compounds that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water are electrolytes - the conduct electricity.
Most ionic compounds (eg NaCl) are electrolytes. NaCl splits into Na+ and Cl-
Covalently-bonded compounds such as glucose (C6H12O6) or CH3OH do not conduct electricity.
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∙ 13y agoNo it doesn't because potassium hydroxide doesn't have a life
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∙ 12y agoYes it does and the reason is because it's an electrolyte... I hope this helped you at all. :)
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∙ 13y agoKOH is a strong base, meaning that it dissociates alot of OH- ions in water. The abundance of these dissociated hydroxide ions allows for easily conducted electricity.
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∙ 9y agoPotassium hydroxide dissolved in water will conduct electricity. This is due to the fact that when it is dissolved in water it becomes an electrolyte.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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Does potassium dissolved in water conduct electricity?
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Does silver nitrate conduct electricity?
yes
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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.
Does potassium that is dissolved in water conduct electricity?
Yes. Potassium metal when it reacts with water forms potassium hydroxide which is ionic and therefore conducts electricity. the vast majority of potassium salts are soluble and these conduct as they are ionic.
Why does potassium chloride conduct electricity in aqueous solution?
its depends in the amount of potassium chloride.
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Under what condition can potassium bromide conduct electricity?
Potassium Bromide will conduct electricity only when it is melted or dissolved in water
Why potassium iodide can conduct electricity in the molten state but not in solid state?
Potassium Bromide or KBr is not able to conduct electricity in solid state. It is an ionic compound and its ions are not free to move in the solid state, hence they are not able to conduct electricity. But when they are in aqueous state, they are free to move and thus become able to conduct electricity.
Does silver nitrate conduct electricity?
yes
Does barium nitrate conduct electricity?
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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.
Does potassium that is dissolved in water conduct electricity?
Yes. Potassium metal when it reacts with water forms potassium hydroxide which is ionic and therefore conducts electricity. the vast majority of potassium salts are soluble and these conduct as they are ionic.
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 does potassium chloride conduct electricity in aqueous solution?
its depends in the amount of potassium chloride.
NAME OF KNO3?
KNO3 is the chemical formula of potassium nitrate.
Can potassium carbonate dissolved in water conduct electricity?
yes
Does potassium choloride conduct electrisity?
When it's in a solid form no but if it is a liquid (when placed in a solution) then yes it does conduct electricity.
