The Power of Water: Hydrogen Chloride's Conductivity

[cowraptor]

Which statement explains that a water solution of hydrogen chloride, HCL, is an excellent conductor, while pure liquid hydrogen chloride does not conduct electricity?

1. Water is an electrolyte

2. Hydrogen Chloride ionizes in water

3. Hydrogen Chloride is a non-electrolyte

4. Hydrogen chloide releases electrons in water

 

[Borek]

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