An aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity because acids dissociate into ions (hydrogen ions and negative ions) when dissolved in water. These ions, being charged particles, can move freely in the solution and carry an electric current.
Explanation:
Dissociation:
Acids, when dissolved in water, undergo a process called dissociation, where they break down into positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) and their corresponding negative ions.
Ions as Charge Carriers:
These ions, especially H+ and the other negative ions, are charged particles. They are free to move around in the solution, and it’s this movement of charged particles that allows electricity to flow through the solution.
Electrolyte:
Because they conduct electricity due to the presence of ions, aqueous solutions of acids are considered electrolytes.