Question

question 13 (5 points)
which of the following will conduct electricity?
a) acid solutions only
b) neither acid solutions nor base solutions
c) base solutions only
d) acid solutions and base solutions

Explanation:

To determine which solutions conduct electricity, we recall that acidic and basic solutions (when in water) dissociate into ions (e.g., acid solutions have $\ce{H+}$ and anion, base solutions like $\ce{NaOH}$ have $\ce{Na+}$ and $\ce{OH-}$). Ions are charge carriers, so both acid and base solutions (electrolytes) can conduct electricity. Option A is wrong as bases also conduct. Option B is wrong as both can. Option C is wrong as acids also conduct. So D is correct.

Answer:

D. Acid solutions and base solutions