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Water ionises to a small extent to produce hydrogen ions an hydroxide ions according to the following reversible reaction:
H20 <-> H+ + OH-
Although, the reaction tends to lean towards the reverse reaction. It is still able to produce sufficient quantity of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions needed to conduct electricity. Water conducts electricity through the migration of hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoPure distilled and de-ionised water is a poor conductor of electricity. However, when Ionic compounds dissolve in water (eg table salt NaCl) it becomes a good conductor.
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∙ 13y agoElectrolytes conduct electricity in water. Anything that can completely ionize in water, including salts and strong acid, is a strong electrolyte.
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∙ 9y agoWater conduct electricity only when another soluble substance is dissolved and dissociated in water.
Ultrapure water is not a good conductor.
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The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electricity.?
Protons (acid), ions (salt), charged particles.
How does water affect the voltage of electricity?
when water is poured in to a cicuit it acts as a condutor wich conduct electricity and increases current of the curcuit whish causes the wires too melt and over heat, burning the curcuit.
Is a water a conductor or an insulator of electricity?
Pure water, that is to say without any other substances, actually does not conduct electricity. Water with impurities, on the other hand, does conduct electricity. Since water is usually impure, common water conducts electricity.
Is water highly conductive?
Pure water does not conduct electricity. However, since it is almost impossible to have pure water, anything wet will normally conduct electricity. Water almost always has some salts in it, and that provides the free electrons required to conduct electricity.
What conducts electricity when dissolve in water?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
The presents of these in water causes water to conduct electricity?
ions? disassociated ions?
The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electricity-?
Protons (acid), ions (salt), charged particles.
The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electricity.?
Protons (acid), ions (salt), charged particles.
The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electicity?
Pure water, by itself, is not capable of conducting electricity. However, when other substances are added and ions make their way into water, those free ions can cause water to conduct electricity.
How do water conduct electricity?
Water can conduct electricity. I know this because when it rains water can spin a turbine which power electricity from movement
Would conduct electricity mixed with water?
A water solution containing ions conduct electricity.
What mixes with water that can conduct electricity?
An ionic compound dissolved in water is an electrolyte and can conduct electricity.
Does pure water conduct any electricity at all?
No, pure water does not conduct electricity because there are no other solutions present. For the water to conduct electricity, there has to be an electrolyte. Salt water, Tap water, and sugar water do conduct a little electricity because they contain soluble ionic compounds.
Does water conduct battery electricity?
It doesn't conduct electricity if it is pure water as there are no flowing ions. But in un-pure water electricity can be conducted.
Would conduct electricity when mixed with water?
A water solution containing ions conduct electricity.
Does baking soda and water conduct electricity?
Yes, When Baking Soda is dissolved in water it will conduct electricity
What is the link between water that contains other substance and is ability to conduct electricity?
pure water does not conduct electricity. the presence of electrolytes in the water is what conducts electricity. the equation for the conductivity (ability to conduct electricity) Conductance = 1/ resistance
