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Because the sparks from electricity and send off nerves, giving a jolt. Actually, the water just acts as a conductor for the electricity.
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Will water conduct eletricity?
Water does conduct electricty, which is why it is dangerous to use electrical items in a bathroom. Absolutely pure water is not a very good conductor, but any water you're likely to be around outside a chemistry lab is not all that pure.
Can you get electrocuted or shocked by a ripped wire in your house?
Yes. Flooding inside the home can also be dangerous if the water reaches electric components or the electric box. People have been electrocuted when walking into flooded areas of their home where the water level reaches electric outlets. It is also dangerous to switch off the electricity with wet hands or while standing in water. +
Would it be dangerous for a human to be in the water near an electric eel that discharged a jolt of electricity?
A danger is practically impossible; the duration of a discharge is extremely short.
When water become dangerous?
Yes and no. Water can be dangerous if there are really big waves. Water can be safe if you are with someone.
Does electric water heaters have carbon monoxide?
Electric water heaters have not carbon monoxide.
Are gas water heaters more dangerous than electric ones?
Gas water heaters CAN be more dangerous than electric ones if they are allowed to fall into disrepair. If you keep your water heater maintained, then they are just as safe as their electric counterparts.
Is it dangerous to use electric heater in room with oxygen?
No, that is perfectly fine as it is an electric heater, However if you had water near the electrical appliance, that would be dangerous.
Is a leaking water heater at home dangerous?
Yes, especially if it is electric.
Will water conduct eletricity?
Water does conduct electricty, which is why it is dangerous to use electrical items in a bathroom. Absolutely pure water is not a very good conductor, but any water you're likely to be around outside a chemistry lab is not all that pure.
Can you get electrocuted or shocked by a ripped wire in your house?
Yes. Flooding inside the home can also be dangerous if the water reaches electric components or the electric box. People have been electrocuted when walking into flooded areas of their home where the water level reaches electric outlets. It is also dangerous to switch off the electricity with wet hands or while standing in water. +
Give two examples of how water could be dangerous in the laboratory?
1. If mixed with a chemical that reacts violently with water 2. If used to put out an electric fire
Where do you get the items in Club Penguin water hunt?
from around club penguin
What electrical items would be found in 1948 household?
In 1948, our home had a refrigerator, an electric range, an electric attic fan, a dishwasher, an electric water heater, a radio/phonograph unit, an electric mixer, electric lights, an electric washing machine, an electric iron, and an electric toaster. My friend had an electric train set and their bathroom had a large window fan.
What will happen if we handle electric equipments with wet hands?
Water is a good conductor of electricity. A person with wet hands touching electrical appliances get a shock.So it is dangerous to touch an electric appliance with wet hands.
Why is it dangerous to get too close to a car when it has just rained?
Because water conducts electricity and a car has certain parts in it that are electric. Getting close towards a car that is wet can cause electric chock and a potential of death.
Would it be dangerous for a human to be in the water near an electric eel that discharged a jolt of electricity?
A danger is practically impossible; the duration of a discharge is extremely short.
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