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In order to conduct an electric current a substance must contain a what?
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∙ 7y ago
It should contain some IONS, or charged particles.
Kyleigh Jacobs
In order to conduct an electric current, a substance must contain a conductive material such as metals or electrolytes. These materials have loosely bound electrons that can easily move through the substance, allowing electric current to flow. Insulators, on the other hand, do not contain free-moving electrons and therefore do not conduct electric current.
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What is A substance that conducts an electric current in solution?
A substance that dissolves in solution to conduct an electrical current is an "electrolyte" or, less commonly, an "ionogen".
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
because of the gravity or Magnetricity
Can electric current pass through alcohol Explain?
Yes, alcohol is a liquid and has delocalised electrons which can carry the electrical current. Edited: Seriously? Unless there are impurities in the alcohol that are electrolytes, alcohol will NOT conduct an electric current. Alcohols are considered as NON ELECTROLYTES, as they do not ionize and thus will not conduct a current. (Dr.J.)
What are 4 possible properties of a substance classified as a metalloid?
Metalloids, which have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Some metalloids, but not all, conduct heat or electric current.
Does halite conduct electricity?
halite is a good insulator for electric current..
A substance will conduct an electric current if it?
A substance will conduct an electric current if it forms ions in solution. A solute that produces ions in solution is an Electrolyte. An Electrolytic Solution is a solution that conducts electricity.
What is A substance that conducts an electric current in solution?
A substance that dissolves in solution to conduct an electrical current is an "electrolyte" or, less commonly, an "ionogen".
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
Because ionic crystals contain ions which are arranged compactely by electrovalent force.in solutioon they become free ions because the solvent overcome their attractions so,they conduct electric current
Why does conduct of electricity require a cord?
Electric current is the movement of electrons. Various materials can conduct current, but the best materials are metals, because they have plenty of electrons which can move freely. Electric appliances, therefore, are provided with cords which contain metallic strands (usually copper) which carry the current.
Does iodine conduct electric current?
no,
Why ionic sustances can conduct electricity?
An electric current needs free current carriers, i.e. charged particles. Those are available in an ionic substance (i.e., the ions carry the current).
Does water conduct an electric current?
Yes it does.
What can conduct an electric current?
an ionic compound
Does silicon conduct electric current?
no it has glue in it
Can an ice cube conduct an electric current?
No
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
because of the gravity or Magnetricity
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
because when the ions can move around freely, they can conduct electricity better
