yes, Aqueous solutions of acids and bases have the ability to conduct electricity.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Aqueous solutions both Acids and bases furnish hydrogen (H+) and hydroxide (OH‐) ions respectively when dissolved in water.
- It can get ionised which can conduct electricity.
Remember these facts -
- The electric current is carried through the solution by ions.
- Solutions of glucose and alcohol do not conduct electricity indicating that they do not form ions.
- Acids produce hydrogen ions ( H+ ) ( aq ) , which are responsible for the acidic properties of all acids.
- when concentrated acid is diluted, then the concentration of H+ (aq) ions per unit volume decreases and thus , the strength of an acid decreases.
- Ethyl alcohol ( C2H5OH) contains hydroxyl group (-OH) . But since it does not ionise in the Aqueous solution to give OH‐ ( hydroxide) ions, hence ethyl alcohol cannot be termed as a base.
- The Aqueous solution of bases conduct electricity.