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when sulphuric acid is added to water, it produce hydroniun ions which makes possible the conduction of electricity through water
Is it becausewhen sulphuric acid is added to water, it produce hydroniun ions which makes possible the conduction of electricity through water

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Sulphuric acid when added in water-
H₂SO₄ + H₂O → H₃O⁺(aq) + HSO₄^-(aq)

Yes, it is because of sulphuric acid that water becomes electrical conductor as ions are released, which are carrier of current. Water which is free from ions is non conducting.

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