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The presence of electrons that are free to move within a substance (like metals), ions in an electrolyte fluid, or both in a plasma.
Any situation where charged particles can move throughout a material, creating an electric current.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothe mobility of electrons in a substance is the cause of conductivity
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∙ 12y agocharged particles that are free to move around in a complete circuit
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∙ 7y agoIt should contain some IONS, or charged particles.
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What makes a fruit or vegetable conduct electricity?
The water inside the fruit or the vegetable, makes it conduct electricity.
Which elements are poor conductors of electricity?
if you know chemical bonding it is easier to understand but any substance that doestn contain charge carriers is a poor conductor of electricity i.e. a substance that doenst contain free moving electrons or ions to propagate the current
Can rusty nails conduct electricity?
Yes, A Rusted Nail can conduct Electricity because every element has some free Electrons in it, and remember, free electrons always conduct Electricity. --Dhruv
Does an iron nail conduct electricity?
Yes they do, they have approximately .3 volts of conductivity.
Why does metal conduct electricity?
metal conducts electricity because it allows electrons to move freely as well as it has free electrons, unlike insulators(non-metals) which do not have free electrons. When the electrons are allowed to move freely in a substance, it is a good conductor and allows electric charge to flow.
What is an example of a substance that does not conduct electricity?
Rubber
What makes a fruit or vegetable conduct electricity?
The water inside the fruit or the vegetable, makes it conduct electricity.
What do you call a substance that doesn't conduct electricity?
Insulator
Does deionized water conduct electricity?
No. A substance that does not contain ions will not be a conductor of electricity.
If the substance dissolves in water but the solution does not conduct electricity is the substance an ionic compound?
No.
What is ferroelectric substance?
A substance which contains iron(Fe) and is able to conduct electricity.
Why compound does not conduct electricity?
Any substance with free electrons (or free ions in aqueous solutions) can conduct electricity. It explains the fact that all metals conduct electricity well.
Does sulfur conduct electricity when in aqueous solution?
no it's chemical substance and the ions do not conduct sulphur electricity when in aqueous solution!
A substance that does not conduct electricity as a solid but does conduct electricity when melted is most likely classified as?
An Ionic Compund
What definition of an insulator?
A substance or device that does not readily conduct electricity.
What is the link between water that contains other substance and is ability to conduct electricity?
pure water does not conduct electricity. the presence of electrolytes in the water is what conducts electricity. the equation for the conductivity (ability to conduct electricity) Conductance = 1/ resistance
A substance that can conduct electricity and can be stretched in to copper wires are called what?
Quartz.
