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Tap water contains various dissolved minerals, salts, and impurities, which enhance its conductivity, allowing it to conduct electricity more effectively. In contrast, pure water, typically distilled or deionized, has very few ions and is a poor conductor of electricity. This difference arises because conductivity in water depends on the presence of charged particles; the more impurities present, the higher the conductivity. Therefore, tap water is generally a better conductor than pure water.

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