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It has do to with a phenomenon known as electron delocalisation. Graphite is the only form of carbon (and one of the only non-metals) to conduct electricity. Graphite is arranged in sheets of 6-membered rings, and these sheets have delocalised electrons, which means that electrons are spread evenly throughout the sheet and are free to move, and therefore carry electrical charge throughout the sheet.
Other forms of carbon, such as diamond, do not have delocalised electrons, and are insulators.
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How do pineapples conduct electricity?
Pineapples contain water and electrolytes, which can conduct electricity. The ions in the water inside the pineapple allow for the flow of electric current when a voltage is applied.
To allow energy or electricity to flow through readily?
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Why dont ionic compounds not conduct electricity well?
Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity well in their solid state because the ions are locked into a crystal lattice, preventing them from moving and carrying an electric current. However, when ionic compounds are melted or dissolved in water, the ions become free to move and can conduct electricity.
Why ionic substances do not conduct electricity as solid but when molten state?
Ionic substances do not conduct electricity as solids because the ions are locked in place and cannot move to carry the electric current. However, when the ionic substance is melted, the ions are free to move and carry the charge, allowing the substance to conduct electricity.
Is Hg2I2 an electrolyte?
Yes, Hg2I2 is an electrolyte. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into ions, allowing it to conduct electricity.
Does a phone have a carbon footprint?
No :P It uses electricity, and so doesn't use carbon compounds.
Why dont sodium chloride crystal conduct electricity?
Sodium Chloride does not conduct electicity because it is not a metal.Chemical Law: The electrons are unable to move through the latice as they could in a metal and therefore cannot carry electrical charge. Dissolving Sodium Chloride in water will enable it to conduct electricity as the electrons become free to move.
Are there chemicals that conduct or even attract electricity?
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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.
When dont ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when they are in a solid state because the ions are held in fixed positions and cannot move to carry a charge. However, when the ionic compound is melted or dissolved in water, the ions become free to move and conduct electricity.
Why doesn't sugar placed in water conduct electricity?
For a fluid to conduct electricity, it must contain ions. Ions carry electrons through the fluid, making the fluid a conductor. Sugar (C6H12O6) does not conduct electricity because the molecule is non-polar. When it is mixed with water, no ions are formed because water, a polar molecule, will not dissolve this compound by the principle "like dissolves like". Because there are no ions in this mixture, sugar will not conduct electricity.
What properties do plasmas have that solids liquids and gases dont?
A plasma is an ionized gas ... thus its properties are those of a gas PLUS the fact that it can conduct electricity.
