Question

Explain in terms of particles why hc2h3o2 can conduct an electric current

Answer 1

Answer: Ions are conductive

Explanation: Acetic Acid is a strong electrolyte which in dissolution in aqueous solutions can produce its respective positive and negative species in the form of ions.

When Acetic Acid dissolves -

`CH_(3) COOH + H_(2)O \rightleftharpoons  CH_(3) COO^{^(-)} + H_(3)O^(+)`

Thus the cations and anions are responsible for the conduction of electric current as in ionic solutions, ions can move freely when dissociated in the solution .

Answer 2

Answer is: because acetic acid dissociates in water and form positive and negative ions, acetic acid is electrolyte.
Acetic acid dissociate in aqueous solution to form hydrogen ions (H⁺) and acetic anion (CH₃COO⁻).
Balanced chemical reaction (dissociation):
CH₃COOH(aq) ⇄ CH₃COO⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq).