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Why is it dangerous to use a hairdryer or radio near water even though pure water is not a good conductor of electricity?
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Does liquid conduct electricity well?
It depends on the liquid. Oil would not be a good conductor of electricity. Water is a good conductor, though distilled water is not. Any liquid metal or ionic compound would be a good conductor.
Why isn't a highly charged child's balloon dangerous?
The static electricity in a balloon cannot harm you, though it can give you an annoying jolt. Current kills.
Is it possible to use a hairdryer to melt plastic?
yes, usually only broken ones get to the point of being that hot though
Does pencil lead conduct electricity?
Pencil lead (aka graphite) DOES conduct electricity. It does this thanks to electron delocalization within the carbon layers. Since the valence electrons are free to move, they are able to conduct electricity.
Why is a pool dangerous during a thunderstorm?
Electricity travels fairly easily though water. Therefore, if lightning strike in or near a pool, any one in it has a good chance of being electrocuted.
What metals will electricity pass though?
A conductor
Is tar a conductor of electricity?
Tar is a conductor of electricity. This is because tar contains carbon black. Carbon though not a metal is capable of conducting electricity.
Is polyester a conductor?
No polyester is not a good conductor of electricity, it is a pretty good insulator though.
Is polyester a good conductor?
No polyester is not a good conductor of electricity, it is a pretty good insulator though.
What name is given to an item which lets electricity though?
It is called a 'conductor'.
Does liquid conduct electricity well?
It depends on the liquid. Oil would not be a good conductor of electricity. Water is a good conductor, though distilled water is not. Any liquid metal or ionic compound would be a good conductor.
Is glass a poor conductor?
It depends on whether you mean heat conductor or electrical conductor; in either case it is a poor conductor at room temperature; but at very high temperature it is a good electrical conductor but still a poor heat conductor
What is the scientific name for a material that does not let electricity through?
An insulating material, also known as a dielectric, is a material that does not allow the flow of electricity through it due to its high resistance to electrical current.
Is rhodium a good conductor of electricity?
I would expect it to be, since it is a metal.
Can oil and alcohol conductors of electricity?
Everything is a conductor of electricity at a high enough voltage. Oil and alcohol aren't particularly good conductors, though.
What does electricity travel though?
Substances called conductors. The characteristic of a conductor is that they have plenty of electrons in their shells (eg metals).
What kinds of materials can electricity pass though?
Metal mostly. Just to sum it up anything that is a conductor (except for the one that leads an orchestra)
