The image shows a light bulb connected to electrodes in a solution, with a magnifie...
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Problem
The image shows a light bulb connected to electrodes in a solution, with a magnified view of ions moving towards the electrodes. This represents electrical conductivity in a solution. The options describe different types of electrolytes and their behavior. A strong electrolyte dissociates significantly, leading to good conductivity, as depicted by the movement of ions and the lit bulb. A weak electrolyte dissociates less, resulting in lower conductivity. A nonelectrolyte does not dissociate and thus does not conduct electricity. Acetic acid is a weak electrolyte, CH3CH3 (ethane) is a nonelectrolyte, and hydrochloric acid is a strong electrolyte. The image shows significant ion movement and a lit bulb, consistent with a strong electrolyte.
Step-by-step solution
The image depicts a solution that conducts electricity well, indicated by the lit bulb and the movement of ions towards electrodes. This is characteristic of a strong electrolyte. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong electrolyte, dissociating completely in water. Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak electrolyte, and ethane (CH3CH3) is a nonelectrolyte. Therefore, a strong electrolyte and hydrochloric acid solution would fit the image.
Answer
A strong electrolyte, there is a lot of interaction with positive or negative electrodes to continue the electrical current; Based on the image above, one possible aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid would fit this image