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A2 chemistry Question

hi, I have this statement "Pure acids are bad conductors, but if two pure acids are mixed together, they conduct" Which I need to explain.

Obviously pure acids aren't dissociated into ions, so no charged particles = no electricity.

The second part has stumped me a bit though, the only thing I could come up with is the two acids react together, one acting as a base. I'm not sure this is correct though, and I'd quite like some clarification on the matter if anybody would be so kind.
Reply 1
The stronger acid will donate protons to the weaker acid so it forms ions which are conductive.
Reply 2
Original post by Maker
The stronger acid will donate protons to the weaker acid so it forms ions which are conductive.

Thank you!

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