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In solids it is only the negative electric charges on electrons that move through the circuit. The positive charges on protons remain in their fixed positions in atoms. Electric current is a measure of the rate at which electric charges move past a given point in a circuit.
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∙ 11y agoA substance that conducts electricity must satisfy the following:
Mobile Particles
Difference in Charges of Particles
A solid needs to have both of those qualities to conduct electricity. A metal, for example, has delocalized electrons (mobile particles) which have a negative charge that is different from the nuclei (difference in charges), therefore a metal conducts electricity. Think table salt (NaCl). As a solid it doesn't conduct electricity because it does not satisfy both of the above. However, when water is added, the salt dissociates to form Na+ and Cl- (mobile particles, difference in charges) so it becomes electrically conductive.
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What is salinity measure in?
Two methods to measure salinity are through electrical conductivity and the total dissolving salts (TDS). Measuring the electrical conductivity involves passing a current through a water-salt sample and seeing how much current flow through it. The TDS method requires that of water-salt sample be allowed to dry through evaporation so that the resulting weight of the solid salt residue that is left can be measured.
What units is salinity measured in?
Two methods to measure salinity are through electrical conductivity and the total dissolving salts (TDS). Measuring the electrical conductivity involves passing a current through a water-salt sample and seeing how much current flow through it. The TDS method requires that of water-salt sample be allowed to dry through evaporation so that the resulting weight of the solid salt residue that is left can be measured.
The electrical current in solid metallic conductors is the effect of what?
It is the flow of negatively charged particles, i.e. electrons.
Has there been a satellite go through the moon?
No. It isn't possible with current technology to go through the Moon - or other solid materials for that matter.
Is the typical order for a substances transformation through phases?
Solid ---> Liquid ---> Gas
Can you pass current through solid?
Most electrical wires and cables are made of solid copper, aluminum, or steel.
Can current pass through solid?
Most electrical wires and cables are made of solid copper, aluminum, or steel.
How does current flow through solid?
smoothly
Can electrical energy travel through solid and liquids?
yes.
Does solid sodium chloride conduct an electrical current?
No. Solid Sodium Chloride does not conduct electricity, unless is melted or disolved in water.
What is salinity measure in?
Two methods to measure salinity are through electrical conductivity and the total dissolving salts (TDS). Measuring the electrical conductivity involves passing a current through a water-salt sample and seeing how much current flow through it. The TDS method requires that of water-salt sample be allowed to dry through evaporation so that the resulting weight of the solid salt residue that is left can be measured.
What units is salinity measured in?
Two methods to measure salinity are through electrical conductivity and the total dissolving salts (TDS). Measuring the electrical conductivity involves passing a current through a water-salt sample and seeing how much current flow through it. The TDS method requires that of water-salt sample be allowed to dry through evaporation so that the resulting weight of the solid salt residue that is left can be measured.
Salinity is measured in?
Two methods to measure salinity are through electrical conductivity and the total dissolving salts (TDS). Measuring the electrical conductivity involves passing a current through a water-salt sample and seeing how much current flow through it. The TDS method requires that of water-salt sample be allowed to dry through evaporation so that the resulting weight of the solid salt residue that is left can be measured.
The electrical current in solid metallic conductors is the effect of what?
It is the flow of negatively charged particles, i.e. electrons.
How electric current flows through solid?
moving conduction band electrons
When does electricity flow through a solid electrical conductor?
When the two ends of the conductor are connected to a source of EMF, electricity flows through it.
Does lightning have a solid state?
No. Lightning is an electric current flowing through ionized air.
