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Q: Which conducts electricity better copper or water?
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Why is copper good for making better pipes and overhead cables?

It conducts heat and electricity very well. It is good in pipes for keeping the heat in the water.


What is the element Copper used for?

Electricity cables as it conducts electricity well & hot water vessels & pipework as it is a fairly inert metal.


Conducts electricity in water?

No


Why doesn't water conduct as well as copper?

Water becomes a conductor of electricity that can replace copper in wires when the water is heated. Hydroelectric power plants heat water to run giant turbines that conduct electricity and generate heat. The places being serviced by the hydroelectric power plant still need copper wires, though to have electricity.


Which type of water conducts electricity salt water or fresh water?

Both conduct electricity well, however salt water is a better conductor due to ions available.


Why is it dangerous to be wet or in water if you are handling electrical devices?

Water, when in contact with electricity, conducts the electricity to spread throughout the water instantly cause major electricity flow throughout the water. Water conducts electricity making it dangerous.


Does copper ll chloride conduct electricity in the aqueous state?

Copper II chloride (CuCl2) is an ionic compound because copper is a metal and chloride is a non-metal. Like all ionic compounds in aqueous solutions (i.e., dissolved in water), it conducts electricity.


Does cold water conduct electricity?

Pure water no. Water conducts electricity because of the impurities in it.


Can ethanol with water conducts electricity?

yes it can.


What liquid conducts electricity well?

Water.


What conducts electricity when dissolve in water?

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water.


When electricity is passed through acidified water bubbles are formed this is because water?

conducts electricity.