Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution?

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Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution? 

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The conductivity of a solution is the conductance of ions present in a unit volume of the solution. The number of ions (responsible for carrying current) decreases when the solution is diluted. As a result, the conductivity of a solution decreases with dilution.

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