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Why is table salt a poor conducter of electricity?
Usually, solid ionic compounds are weak conductors of electricity. Aqueous solutions of ionic compounds are good conductors though as they have free ions for conductivity. When table salt is dissolved, the solution conducts electricity well.
What is good conductors of electricity?
Most metals, and especially gold. AND SALT WATER
What liquids are best for conducting elecricity and why?
Mercury is the best electrical conductor among the liquids because it is metal and it is used in mercury switches. Unfortunately it is toxic, expensive, and difficult to handle. by :) you good bye
Which materials conduct electricity and which do not?
Conductors include almost all metals, as well as aqueous solutions that have ionized solutes (such as salt in water). Other solutions may be poor conductors. Non-conductors include air, wood (mostly cellulose), rubber, plastic, and many minerals.
When are salts excellent condutors of electricity?
False. A salt solution is full of positive and negative ions making it a good conductor of electricity.
What type of substance does conduction work best in?
Conductors of electricity are usually metals although there are a few cases where non metals are conductors as well such as graphite and types of salt solutions, hope this answers your question.
Is any pure liquid a conductor of electricity?
No, pure liquids are typically poor conductors of electricity because they do not contain free ions or electrons needed for the flow of electric current. However, some liquids can become conductive when certain substances are dissolved in them, such as salts or acids.
What is a Good conductor of electricity when mixed with water?
Salt (sodium chloride) is a good conductor of electricity when mixed with water because it dissociates into ions (sodium and chloride) in the water, allowing the flow of electricity through the solution.
Why are salts excellent conductors of electricity?
Salt solutions conduct electricity because they dissociate into respective ions which gets attracted towards cathode or anode according to their charge and this movement of ions conduct electricity. Salt solutions conduct electricity because sodium chloride (NaCl) is an electrolyte because it is a soluble ionic compound. Certain highly polar molecules such as hydrogen chloride are also electrolytes because HCl molecules form the ions H3O+ and Cl- when dissolved in water.
Are nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
In terms of the elements, no, with the possible exception of carbon (C) in the form of graphite. The non metal elements are generally the opposite, insulating as opposed to conducting. However, Water with a high salt concentration, and plasma (electrically charged gas) are good conductors.
Is salt a conductor?
Sodium chloride is an electrical conductor only in solution or when is melted.
Why does saltwater and air is a good conductor of electricity?
Salt contains a metallic "Sodium" additionally typical seawater contains many other trace elements which are good conductors.
