Highly conductive when dissolved in water
Some substances that are highly conductive when dissolved in water are:
- Sodium chloride (NaCl): When dissolved in water, NaCl dissociates into Na+ and Cl- ions, which can carry an electric charge and contribute to the conductivity of the solution.
- Potassium chloride (KCl): Like NaCl, KCl dissociates into K+ and Cl- ions when dissolved in water, making it highly conductive.
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl): HCl molecules dissociate into H+ and Cl- ions. The presence of these ions increases the conductivity of the solution.
- Sulfuric acid (H2SO4): H2SO4 can ionize into H+ and sulfate (SO4-2) ions, both of which contribute to the conductivity of the solution.
- Acetic acid (CH3COOH): Although weak compared to other acids, acetic acid does ionize into H+ and acetate (CH3COO-) ions, resulting in moderate conductivity in water.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other substances that can enhance the conductivity of water when dissolved.