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Salt is the ionic compound NaCl. When it is dissolved in water it dissociates (separates) into its ions. These ions can conduct electricity, and thus makes the solution conductive

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When a soluble metallic salt is added to water its electrical conductivity decreases?

No. Its electrical conductivity increases because the positive and negative ions of the salt dissociate in the water.


Why would the bath water have electrical conductivity?

Pure water has extremely low conductivity but any dissolved salts in the water increase its conductivity. Sea water with 3% salt has a high conductivity of 5 S/m.


How could you find the difference between salt water and pure water without tasting it?

You can find the difference between salt water and pure water by testing their conductivities using a conductivity meter or a multimeter. Salt water will have higher conductivity due to the presence of ions from the dissolved salt, while pure water will have lower conductivity because it lacks significant ions.


What will conduct electricity when mixed with water?

Water will conduct electricity if salt NaCl is dissolved in it. The conductivity is proportional to the salt concentration, and 3% gives a conductivity of 5 S/m, as in sea water.


Why do oceanographers take measurements of the conductivity of the seawater?

Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.


What does dissolving salt in water have to do to the conductivity of the water?

it does'nt do anything it just makes it tast salty


Does salt effect electricity?

Salts can improve the conductivity of water, forming an electrolyte.


How can the conductivity of water be increased by adding a substance?

Adding a substance like salt or minerals to water can increase its conductivity by providing more ions that can carry electrical charge.


How do you know there is salt in water?

You can observe salt dissolving in water, as the water becomes clear and the salt particles are no longer visible. This process is known as dissolution. Additionally, you could test for the presence of salt in water using a conductivity meter, as salt increases the water's conductivity.


Why does calcium nitrate have a high conductivity?

Calcium nitrate is a salt that dissociates into calcium and nitrate ions when dissolved in water. These ions are free to move and carry electric charge, leading to high conductivity. Additionally, calcium nitrate is highly soluble in water, which further enhances its conductivity.


How do you calculate the concentration of a salt solution with known conductivity?

There are a few different ways you could calculate the concentration of a salt solution with known conductivity. You could compare this amount of salt with pure water for example and take notes on the differences.


Why salt is needed to conduct electricity?

Ultrapure water is a bad conductor; you need a salt, which form ions, to increase the electrical conductivity.