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Table salt is neutral and not ionized, making it a poor conductor of electricity. Salt ionizes in water and an electric current is conducted easier because of the different charges floating around.
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Is sugar solution a good conductor?
no salt solution is the conductor of electricity as sugar doesn't have as great an ionization as table salt
Is salt itself a conductor of electricity?
In molten form a salt itself is a conductor of electricity.
Explain why solid table salt is a poor conductor of electricity while salt water is a good conductor of electricity?
Table salt is an ionic compound formed from Na+ and Cl-, but in its solid state it is bound in a lattice (a kind of scaffold) that does not allow electrons to flow. Once dissolved in water, the ions separate; therefore, it is easy for the electrons to travel through the solution, jumping off each ion temporarily. An interesting fact is that pure water is a poor conductor. The only reason why water and electricity is a bad idea is that the tap water we receive contains many ions, which allow the flow of electricity. As "MythBusters" showed us: making toast while taking a bath is a bad idea.
Is salt a conductor?
Sodium chloride is an electrical conductor only in solution or when is melted.
Why is table salt a poor conducter of electricity?
Usually, solid ionic compounds are weak conductors of electricity. Aqueous solutions of ionic compounds are good conductors though as they have free ions for conductivity. When table salt is dissolved, the solution conducts electricity well.
What is a great conductor of electricity?
salt water
Why alcohol is a insulator?
Alcohol is not an insulator; it is actually a conductor of electricity. Pure alcohol, such as ethanol, is a polar molecule that can conduct electricity due to the presence of charged particles. However, it is a relatively poor conductor compared to metals or salt solutions.
Is salt water a good conductor of electricity?
Yes
Is salt sollution a conductor of electricity?
It is because it has ions.
Is salt that is dissolved in water a good conductor of electricity?
No
Is salt an conductor?
Yes, pure salt is not a good conductor of electricity because it consists of ions that are tightly bound together. However, when salt is dissolved in water, it forms ions that can conduct electricity.
Does conduction happen in fluids?
Guessing you mean electrical conduction. Yes, liquids can conduct electricity. Pure water is a poor conductor, water with impurities like salt water is an EXCELLENT conductor.
