In Demonstrations of Strong and Weak Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes, a Lightbulb

question 93

Multiple Choice

In demonstrations of strong and weak electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, a lightbulb apparatus that shows how much a solution conducts electricity by the brightness of the light is often used.When pure water is tested, the bulb does not light.When some acetic acid is added to the water, the bulb burns dimly.When more acetic acid is added to the solution, the bulb burns a little more brightly.If pure acetic acid is used, what would be observed?

• A)The bulb would not light.
• B)The bulb would burn dimly.
• C)The bulb would burn more than any of the others but still not brightly.
• D)The bulb would burn brightly.
• E)The bulb would burn out.

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