A researcher claims that pure water conducts electricity well because it's a covalent substance. What mistake did the researcher make?  

A.
Pure water does not conduct electricity because it lacks free ions, despite being covalent.
B.
All covalent substances, including pure water, conduct electricity because of their molecular bonds.
C.
The researcher made no mistake; pure water is known for its good conductivity.
D.
Only ionic substances like pure water conduct electricity, not covalent ones.
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Problem Set 1 Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0060

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

8.1 Introduction to Acids and Bases

Solution:

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