Question

Tap water conducts electricity because 1. water is a polar molecule; the charged ends inherently conduct electricity. 2. tap water has many ions dissolved in it, which are responsible for the conduction of electricity. 3. water is held together by weak dispersion forces, which allow the molecules to move readily and conduct electricity. 4. the hydrogen bonds in liquid water provide a bridge for the movement of electrons.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (2) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

It is known that tap water acts as an electrolyte because there are a number of ions present in it. As electricity is the flow of ions or electrons therefore, a solution which contains the ions is able to conduct electricity.

For example, ions present in tap water are $Mg^{2+}$, $Na^{+}$, $Ca^{2+}$ etc.

Thus, we can conclude that tap water conducts electricity because tap water has many ions dissolved in it, which are responsible for the conduction of electricity.