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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why do acids and bases conduct electricity? Thx :)

OpenStudy (aaronq):

because there are free ions in solution that can conduct electricity i.e. electrolytes.

OpenStudy (doc.brown):

Think of hydrochloric acid HCl|dw:1382845996240:dw|Electrons can hop into the empty valances and out again as they travel through the water.

OpenStudy (doc.brown):

Well, I mean, not through the water, but from ion to ion.

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