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Why does electricity travel through some objects but not others?
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∙ 14y ago
Electricity only travels through objects that have de-localized electrons or aqueous ions. The current relies on charged particles to travel on. Metals and Graphite have specific bonding that leaves an electron free to travel through the material carrying the charge and anything with ionic bonding needs to be dissolved or melted for the charged atoms to separate allowing electrolysis so the electrons can flow through. Most water does this too because it has hydrogen and oxygen ions mixed in.
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Does lightning travel through ice?
yes its because when water is frozen the mobility of the movement of the electrons within the ice is significantly reduced.as the icy lattice structure of the ice cube forms,the electrons become rigid, and unmoving and their ability to conduct electricity is reduced.
Can sound travel through oxygen?
Sound can travel through fire as it does not directly affect sound. Sound travels in waves which can pass through solid objects but this limits the distance they can go.
Can electricity travel through a lemon?
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What things allow electricity to pass through?
electricity can travel through anything with a positive and negative electrical charge
Why is the speed of sound greater for stone than water or air?
Sound can travel better through denser objects, so since stone is denser than water and air, sound can travel faster through it.
Do rubbers conduct electricity?
Rubber objects do not conduct electricity, neither do they let electricity travel through them.
Why is it possible for electricity to travel through metal?
Metal is a conductor. What this means is that it has a very low resistance to electricity, allowing the electricity to flow through it. I suggest you learn how electricity works first to understand how electricity can flow through objects. http://millerwelds.com/education/basicelec/
Can electricity travel through mineral water?
Yes, electricity can travel through mineral water because of the presence of ions.
Can electricity travel through wax?
No.
Electricity always wants to travel to?
electricity always wants to travel through to complete the circut
What electricity travels through?
electricity can travel through anything with a positive and negative electrical charge
Can electricity travel through fruit?
Yes
Does electricity travel through water?
Yes it does
Can electricity travel through aluminum panels?
Yes, aluminium conducts electricity.
What are the objects called that allow sound to travel through them?
Sound is a pressure wave. Objects that "allow" sound to travel through them could be called wave guides.
What does electricity travel through?
Electricity can travel throughout freely moving Electrons, like in metal which is in wires under the rubber.
How has electricity changed the world of travel?
Before electricity, the most advanced form of travel was the horse and buggy. Now, we are able to travel through the air and through the sea at much greater speeds
