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Q1. [1]
Four solutions, namely glucose, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid filled in four separate beakers are connected one by one in an electric circuit with a bulb. The solutions in which the bulb will glow when current is passed are :
  1. A Glucose and alcohol
  2. B Alcohol and hydrochloric acid
  3. C Glucose and sulphuric acid
  4. D Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid
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Model Answer

Option D: Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid.

Acids produce H⁺(aq) ions in solution, which carry electric current and make the bulb glow. Glucose and alcohol do not ionise, so they do not conduct electricity.

Source: Chapter 2, Section 2.2 (Activity 2.8)

Explanation

The key concept is ionic conduction: only solutions containing ions can conduct electricity. HCl and H₂SO₄ are strong acids that fully dissociate into ions in water. Glucose and alcohol contain hydrogen but do not produce H⁺ ions in solution, so they are non-electrolytes. Examiners expect you to link "glowing bulb = ions present = acid/base" directly.

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