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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.
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Can sugar mixed with water conduct electricity?
Yes, sugar mixed with water can conduct electricity. However, it is not as effective of a conductor as saltwater because sugar molecules are larger and less mobile than salt ions.
Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor does not conduct electricity. It is a type of organic compound, so it cannot ionize to conduct electricity.
Does electricity flow through vinegar?
Yes, but the better question would be, "how well does electricity flow through vinegar?"
Is alkaline water a conductor of electricity?
Yes, alkaline water can conduct electricity to some extent because it contains dissolved minerals and electrolytes that make it a weak conductor. However, its conductivity is significantly lower than that of saltwater or other electrolyte solutions.
Does oxygen conduct electricity?
oxygen does not conduct electricity because it is a gas that we breath in and a gas that we cannot see so it cannot conduct electricity.
Can saltwater conduct electricity?
Yes, you silly.
Does water have electricity?
Water itself does not conduct electricity, but it can become a conductor if it contains impurities or ions. This is why pure water does not conduct electricity, but tap water or saltwater can.
How does saltwater conduct electricity?
Theres electrolyes in the salt theres electrolytes in the salt
Does only metals conduct electricity true or false?
False. Metals are good conductors of electricity, but there are other materials such as graphite, saltwater, and some types of solutions that can also conduct electricity.
Can sugar mixed with water conduct electricity?
Yes, sugar mixed with water can conduct electricity. However, it is not as effective of a conductor as saltwater because sugar molecules are larger and less mobile than salt ions.
Is saltwater a conductor?
Yes, saltwater is a conductor of electricity. The amount of conductivity depends on the amount of salt dissolved in the solution. The greater the salt, or other impurities, the greater the conductivity. Pure water, which can only be achieved in a closed loop in laboratory conditions does not conduct electricity. Even exposing pure water to the atmosphere allows impurities into the water, and it is the impurities that actually conduct electricity.
Name two metals that do not conduct electricity?
Mercury and bismuth are two metals that do not conduct electricity. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature and bismuth has a high electrical resistance, which restricts its ability to conduct electricity effectively.
Can soy sauce conduct electricity?
Yes, soy sauce can conduct electricity to some extent due to the presence of electrolytes such as sodium and chloride ions. However, soy sauce is not as effective a conductor as substances like saltwater or metals.
Why would seawater be a better conductor of electricity than river water?
Water is actually a weak insulator and does not transmit current well unless it has ions in it, like saltwater does. Seaweeds are limited in their abilities to conduct electricity per se, but as they come from saltwater, the salts still present on their "leaves" conduct relatively well.
What are some materials that conduct?
Some materials that conduct electricity include metals like copper, silver, and gold, as well as carbon in the form of graphite. In addition, solutions containing ions, like saltwater, can also conduct electricity.
Does camphor conduct electricity?
No, camphor does not conduct electricity. It is a type of organic compound, so it cannot ionize to conduct electricity.
What are things that conduct electricity?
Metals like copper, silver, and aluminum are good conductors of electricity. Other materials like graphite, saltwater, and some types of liquid solutions can also conduct electricity due to the movement of charged particles within them.
