CBSE Class 10 Science Question 21 of 34

Acids, Bases and Salts — Question 2

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Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?

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Acids ionise in aqueous solution to form hydronium ions (H3O+) as cation and their respective anion such as Cl- in HCl, NO3- in HNO3 and so on. The electric current is carried through the acidic solution by these ions.