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The conductivities of a sulfuric acid solution and a barium hydroxide solution are tested, and will be the basis for monitoring a simple titration.
As a barium hydroxide solution is added to a sulfuric acid solution, the solution's conductivity gradually decreases. When the acid is consumed, the conductivity approaches zero, then rises again as more base is added.
The electrical conductivity apparatus circuit is completed by an aqueous solution of ammonia.
The electrical conductivity apparatus circuit is completed by ethanol, a liquid covalent compound.
The electrical conductivity apparatus circuit is completed by ethylene glycol, a liquid covalent compound.
The electrical conductivity apparatus circuit is completed by molten wax.
The electrical conductivity apparatus is shorted out with a screwdriver to show the maximum brightness of its detector.
The electrical conductivity apparatus circuit is completed by molten sugar.
This animated schematic shows the electrical conductivity apparatus being shorted out with a screwdriver.