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The salt is ionic and this means that the electricity can flow because if the presence of the charged particles in solution.
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The salt is ionic and this means that the electricity can flow because if the presence of the charged particles in solution.
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∙ 14y agoTable salt water is a solution of the sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O). The table salt is held together by a ionic bond which breaks apart when in water due to waters positive and negative dipole moments. The resulting ions of Na+ and Cl- allow electrons to move freely through the solution across the ions and to the nearest short circuit.
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∙ 13y agoThe salt will dissolve and spread apart and the ions in the salt will move freely letting electricity to flow freely.
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∙ 14y agoDissolved minerals and metals turn the water into an electrolyte. H2O is not a conductor. Water is a conductor only because of what is dissolved in it.
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∙ 11y agosomething to do with ions
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How do you light up a bulb with a salt and distilled water?
when salt is dissolved in water, it creates electrolytes which allows the FLOW OF ELECTRICITY but you still need a power source (battery)
What is in saltwater that can conduct electricity?
It is the salt in salt water that allows it to conduct electricity. Salts are ionically bonded substances containing a metal and a nonmetal. The salt in salt water is Sodium Chloride. When dissolved in water sodium chloride dissociated to form positively charged metal ions and negatively charged nonmetal ions. When a potential difference is applied across the solution (or a molten salt) the ions flow (positive to negative and vice versa). This flow of charge allows current flow.
How does salt help conduct nerve impulses?
It helps in the same way that salt dissolved in water improves the waters ability to conduct electricity to spare you a lecture im just going to put it simply. The salt in the water creates a sort of 'bridge' for the electricity to flow through a similar thing happens in our bodys because impulses are basically electrical and our body is mostly water.
What halogen is made by passing electricity through salt water?
Chlorine gas.
Does salt water conduct more electricity than fresh water?
salt water conducts more electricity than fresh water because it contains great amounts of ions which can conduct a lot of electricity
Can current flow through sea water?
Yes. Salt water is a fairly good conductor of electricity.
Is a salt water solution that will allow an electrical charge to flow through?
yes, when any salt is in solution it allows electricity to pass through as the electrons are free to move.
Can electricity pass through salted water?
yes electricity can pass through salt water .salt is an ionic compound which can conduct electricity
What conducts more electricity acidic water in lemons or salty water?
acidic water because the salt slows down the the flow of electricity
What type of liquid allows electricity to pass through?
Salt water conducts electricity
Does salt water passing through a magnet create electricity?
no salt is non magnetic
What is The process in which electricity is passed through salt water for the purpose of desalinating the water called?
The process in which electricity is passed through salt water for the purpose of desalinating the water is electrodialysis with some other process makes it safe for human consumption
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.
How does salt conduct nerve impulses?
It helps in the same way that salt dissolved in water improves the waters ability to conduct electricity to spare you a lecture im just going to put it simply. The salt in the water creates a sort of 'bridge' for the electricity to flow through a similar thing happens in our bodys because impulses are basically electrical and our body is mostly water.
Is the process in which electricity is passed through salt water for the purpose of desalinating the water?
electrodialysis.
Which is the process in which electricity is passed through salt water for the purpose of desalinating the water?
electrodialysis.
How do you light up a bulb with a salt and distilled water?
when salt is dissolved in water, it creates electrolytes which allows the FLOW OF ELECTRICITY but you still need a power source (battery)
