Solutions
Sugar Water
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When wires connected to a light bulb and battery are placed into sugar water, the light bulb does not light. Sugar is a non electrolyte.
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Aqueous Sodium Chloride
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Aqueous sodium chloride lights the bulb brightly. Sodium chloride is a strong electrolyte.
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Picture from earlier Animation (a strong electrolyte)
Hydrochloric Acid
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Aqueous hydrochloric acid lights the bulb brightly. Hydrochloric acid is a strong electrolyte.
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Picture from earlier Animation (a strong electrolyte)
Aqueous Sodium Hydroxide
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Aqueous sodium hydroxide, a strong electrolyte, lights the bulb brightly.
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Picture from earlier Animation (a strong electrolyte)
Vinegar (Acetic Acid)
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A vinegar solution lights the bulb dimly. Vinegar (or aqueous acetic acid) is a weak electrolyte.
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Picture from earlier Animation (a weak electrolyte)
Aqueous Ammonia
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Aqueous ammonia lights the bulb dimly. Ammonia is a weak electrolyte.
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Picture from earlier Animation (a weak electrolyte)
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