Beakers W,X,Y,and Z contain either aqueous HCl,HNO₃,H₂SO₄,or HC₂H₃O₂.Which beaker contains acetic acid if the light bulb glows brightly when testing the conductivity of beakers W,Y,and Z?

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Acetic acid (HC2H3O2) is a weak acid and therefore ionizes less in solution compared to strong acids like HCl, HNO3, and H2SO4. This results in a weaker conductivity. Since the light bulb glows brightly for beakers W, Y, and Z, they contain strong acids, indicating that beaker X, which is not mentioned as having bright glow, contains the acetic acid.

Beakers W,X,Y,and Z Contain Either Aqueous HCl,HNO₃,H₂SO₄,or HC₂H₃O₂