Question

Use the information in the table to answer the question.

Acid Solutions with their pH Values
Acid pH of Solution
HA 5.6
HB 3.9
HC 4.7
Which list shows the acidic solutions in order from least conductive of electricity to most conductive?

(1 point)
Responses

HB, HC, HA
HB, HC, HA

HA, HB, HC
HA, HB, HC

HC, HB, HA
HC, HB, HA

HA, HC, HB

Answer 1

Conductivity of an acid solution is generally related to the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in the solution; lower pH values correspond to higher concentrations of H⁺ and thus higher conductivity.

Based on the pH values given:

- HA (pH 5.6) has the highest pH and thus is the least conductive.
- HC (pH 4.7) is more conductive than HA but less than HB.
- HB (pH 3.9) has the lowest pH and is the most conductive.

Therefore, the order from least conductive to most conductive is:

**HA, HC, HB**

So the correct response is:

HA, HC, HB