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Conductivity of electric charges is known as electric current flow.
In metals (solids), free electrons, having negative charge, are responsible for the current flow.
Same way in liquids or gases (generally fluids) to have passage of electric current, charged particles ie ions are needed.
As we give electric potential difference between electrodes in the liquid and if dissociation of molecules or atoms into ions become possible, then certainly electric current would flow through the liquid.
If no charged ions have been produced, then that liquid would become a bad conductor. It is named as insulator. But as we maintain potential difference, though ions are not possible electric dipoles are produced. Electric dipole will have oppositely equal charges got displaced (only displaced not detached from one another) away from each other through a very small distance. Such insulators are named as dielectrics.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoOnly in some cases. Electricity can be conducted by a liquid containing electrolytes, or dissolved ions. Deionized water will not conduct electricity, however a solution of salt, or any other ionic substance, will.
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∙ 16y agoNo. Some liquids such as oil, gasoline, and alcohol do not conduct electricity.
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∙ 12y agoWater in liquid form produces a lot of electricity, in hydroelectric power generating stations.
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∙ 13y agoIt has a really tough time through distilled water or transformer (mineral) oil.
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How do you pass electricity through orange?
put a wire through it
Can electricity pass through brass?
yes
What are the materials that can let electricity pass through?
Generically they are called conductors.
What is the definition of conductors and insulators?
A conductor is a material that can transfer energy efficiently and and insulator is the opposite.Conductor means something that blocks it and insulator means something that can go through itA conductor easily transfers energy in the form of electricity and/or heat, while an insulator does not easily transfer these types of energy.In electricity, a conductor is a material that can let current pass through and an insulator does not let current pass through,or rather copper is a conductor and plastic is an insulator.A insulator is something that will not allowheat/electricity to pass through it and a conductor is something that allows heat/electricity to pass through it.
What things allow electricity to pass through?
electricity can travel through anything with a positive and negative electrical charge
What type of liquid allows electricity to pass through?
Salt water conducts electricity
Why cant electricity pass through insulators?
Because insulators do not have free electrons as conductors in insulators electrons are very tight so its electrons do not allow electricity to pass through them!
Why does electricity not pass easily through diamond?
well i suppose it is because there are no free electrons (electricity cant flow without free electrons)
What allows electricity to pass through it?
An object which is a conductor allows electricity to pass through it
What happens to the concentration of sulphuric acid as the electricity is passed through it?
the h2 ions and the so4 ions in the sulphuric acid help electricity pass through it. this makes it a strong electrolyte.(electrolyte- a liquid which conducts electricity)
Can heat and electricity pass through metals?
Yes, heat and electricity can pass through metals.
Can electricity pass through salted water?
yes electricity can pass through salt water .salt is an ionic compound which can conduct electricity
Can electricity pass through paper?
If the potential is high enough, yes electricity can pass through paper.
What differentiates insulators and conductors?
insulators do not allow electricity to pass through them whereas conductors allow electricity to pass through them.
What materials allow heat to pass through and electricity?
metals have the ability to pass and conduct electricity and heat through them....
How does electron pass through electricity?
An electron is electricity as we know it. Electrons flow through a conductable element and that is electricity.
Can electricity pass through the atmosphere of earth?
Yes, it is possible. We can see the high voltage electricity can pass through the atmosphere. When cloud makes the thunder then we can see that high voltage pass through the air.
