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Why chemical always have to be dissolved in water in order to conduct electricity?
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∙ 11y ago
Chemicals do not always have to be dissolved in water to conduct electricity.
Aluminum is 'purified' by electrolysis in the molted form. In the 1700's other metals were 'purified' by electrolysis as well with no water involved. Actually if water had been present it would not have allowed the chemical breakdown to occur to give a sample of ther free metal.
Water solutions will conduct electricity of low voltage and amperage. The electrolysis mentioned above requires higher voltage and amperage ... much higher.
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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 substances can conduct electricity in solid state?
solids are of 3 types 1)insulators 2)conductors and 3)semi-conductors conductors easily conduct electricity and semi conductors conduct electricity at suitable conditions but insulators do not conduct electricity
What conducts electricity some of the time?
Semiconductor. That's why they call it semi vs always conductor. It will only conduct electricity when there is voltage on its gate to open the channel.
What to stay away from when lightning hits?
You should always stay away from trees that's for sure. Most importantly do not be or be near the highest structure or growth. Stay off high ground, and do not be holding anything that will conduct electricity, such as a golf club (graphite will conduct electricity as readily ans titanium or steel too) or an aluminum baseball bat.
Why do solids conduct electricity better than liquids?
The particles in solids are very close together, and they are constantly vibrating but when they are heated they vibrate even more and quicker. so the heat is transferred from one particle to another faster than any other state.
Why does carbon dioxide conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
no it does not
Do ionic compounds conduct electricity well when dissolved in water?
Yes because ionic compounds are a combination of a metal and a non-metal, and as you might know, metals are good conductors of electricity.And yes, they conduct electricity well when dissolved in water, providing that is able to dissolve in water (aqueous).
Can rusty nails conduct electricity?
Yes, A Rusted Nail can conduct Electricity because every element has some free Electrons in it, and remember, free electrons always conduct Electricity. --Dhruv
Can covalent compounds conduct electricity in water?
Generally, molecular covalent substances do not conduct electricity. Carbon as graphite is the exception. This is because they are neutrally charged; they do not have ions or delocalized electrons as these are being shared by the non-metals. Yet some conduct electricity when dissolved in water. This is because some react with water to produce ions which are attracted to the oppositely charged electrodes.
Is electricity from chemical action always alternating current?
No, Electricity from Chemical reaction may be DC.e.g Battery
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.
Do insulators conduct charge?
Yes. The idea of an insulator, however, is that it doesn't conduct much electricity. Some electricity (electric charge) will always be conducted, but not much if the material is called an "insulator".
Is a wet tree limb a conductor of electricity?
Yes it is. Any wet piece of wood can conduct electricity. Since living trees are always wet on the inside, a broken tree limb can conduct electricity, even if it does not seem to be wet on the outside.
Is rain water conductive?
Rain water is not pure water. Rain water contains small amounts of ions as minerals and salt as well as pollutants. This means that it is a solution of ions, making it an electrolyte (conducts electricity).
What substances can conduct electricity in solid state?
solids are of 3 types 1)insulators 2)conductors and 3)semi-conductors conductors easily conduct electricity and semi conductors conduct electricity at suitable conditions but insulators do not conduct electricity
Are all non metals do not conduct electricity except graphite?
No, not all of them. Liquids with ions dissolved in them are usually very good conductors; and in nature, there are almost always ions in them. The best conductors of all are superconductors - and not all of those are metals, either.
What conducts electricity some of the time?
Semiconductor. That's why they call it semi vs always conductor. It will only conduct electricity when there is voltage on its gate to open the channel.
