Question

To investigate the conduction of electric current, Ravi performed an experiment. He took different aqueous solutions or liquids (as electrolyte) and tried to pass electricity and connected the circuit with a bulb. In the presence of which of the following, will the bulb NOT glow?

• A. Octane
• B. Copper sulfate (aq)
• C. Sodium chloride (aq)
• D. Calcium chloride (aq)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Octane

• Organic compounds such as octane, which has 8 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms, cannot conduct electricity.

• So the bulb will not glow when it is used in the circuit.