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Question
Explain the following:
Hydrochloric acid is a good conductor of electricity.
Solution
Hydrochloric acid is a strong electrolyte that dissociates completely in an aqueous solution. The solution contains free mobile ions that allow an electric current to pass through it, making it a good conductor of electricity.
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