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Why do you think substances that are made up pf molecules do not normally conduct electricity?
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∙ 11y ago
because they do not have delocalized electrons
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Does brass conduct electricty?
yes, as all it's constituent substances can also conduct electricity
Why does simple molecular substances have no electrical conductivity?
For something to conduct electricity, it must have two properties: 1. Free moving particles. 2. Charged particles. Simple covalent molecules have neither properties and so it cannot conduct electricity.
Do substances which dissolve in water conduct an electric current?
Some do. Electrolytes, which are substances that break into ions when dissolved in water, will conduct electricity. Such substances include soluble salts, acids, and bases.Other water soluble substances are non electrolytes and do not break into ions in water, or at least do so in extremely minute amounts. They do not conduct electricity. These include alcohols, sugars, and some other polar compounds.
Why doesn't rubber attract lightning?
Lightening is attracted to substances that conduct electricity, Rubber is a VERY poor conductor of electricity.
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.
Do covalent compounds conduct electricity?
No. Covalent substances do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid state.
Do simple molecular substances conduct electricity?
Most molecular substances do not conduct electricity since the ions don't dissociate very well with molecular substances. However, most ionic substances do conduct electricity very well due to their ability to dissociate very well in water.
Why do acids and bases conduct electricity in water when pure water does not?
acids, salts, and bases have electrically charged ions in solution. neutral substances don't.
Conductors Semiconductors and Insulators?
conductors:copperironaluminiuminsulators:woodplasticglassHOPE YOU LIKE IT =) HAVE A GOOD DAY!
What solutions of ionic substances that conduct electricity are called?
An Eletctolyte.
What do the substances that conduct electricity once they are dissolved have in common?
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What is an electrical insulator an conductor?
The substances that do not conduct electricity are called electrical insulators while those which conduct electricity are called conductors.
Does brass conduct electricty?
yes, as all it's constituent substances can also conduct electricity
Do hydrogen molecules or hydrogen gas conduct electricity?
Neither
Why molten sulfur can't conduct electricity but molten copper chloride can?
The element copper can conduct electricity. These are two completely different chemical substances.
Can electricity flow through all substances?
I don't think so; rubber doesn't conduct electricity
Why is carbon needed to conduct electricity?
It isn't. Electricity is conducted by lots of substances, for example most metals.
