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Water is generally a poor conductor of electricity, especially when it is pure, as it lacks free ions. However, when impurities such as salts or minerals are dissolved in water, it becomes a better conductor due to the presence of charged particles. Therefore, the conductivity of water largely depends on its purity and the substances dissolved in it.

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Is water a better conductor than plastic?

No, water is not a better conductor of electricity than silver.Water can become a better conductor in acidic medium(by decreasing its pH). But it may split up into Hydrogen & Oxygen.


How does a banana conduct electricity?

A banana is a conductor because it is high in potassium and dice most fruits are water, t will conduct electricity because water is another type of conductor.


Which type of water conducts electricity salt water or fresh water?

Both conduct electricity well, however salt water is a better conductor due to ions available.


What conducts electricity when mixed with water?

Water in general is a good conductor of electricity. Anything wet will therefore be a good conductor (this makes it dangerous to get certain things wet).Actually, pure (distilled) water is not a good conductor; the fact that water usually IS a good conductor is due to diverse substances dissolved in water, such as salts - the ions make the water a good conductor.


Which type of liquid is the best conductor of electricity?

waterWater is the best conductor, but not in its most pure form. Pure water or H2O does not conduct electricity well at all. But, many substances dissolve in water. In fact it is known as the "universal solvent". Because of this, water found in nature and in use is rarely pure and will conduct electricity rather well.So, it is the many dissolved compounds in water, not the water itself that conducts electricity well.But normally yes, water it the best liquid conductor.

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What type of metal is best conductor?

Silver is the best conductor


Is water an insulator or conductor?

Water is a poor conductor of electricity due to the low concentration of ions present in it. However, impurities or dissolved minerals in water can increase its conductivity to some extent. Generally, water is considered more as an insulator than a conductor compared to metals or salts.


Which type of liquid is the best conductor of electricity?

waterWater is the best conductor, but not in its most pure form. Pure water or H2O does not conduct electricity well at all. But, many substances dissolve in water. In fact it is known as the "universal solvent". Because of this, water found in nature and in use is rarely pure and will conduct electricity rather well.So, it is the many dissolved compounds in water, not the water itself that conducts electricity well.But normally yes, water it the best liquid conductor.


Is pure water an electrical conductor?

At a high enough voltage, everything is an electrical conductor. Pure water is an exceptionally bad electrical conductor, though.


Is ocean water a conductor or a insulator?

Ocean water is a conductor of electricity due to the presence of dissolved salts and minerals which allow it to conduct electric current.


Is the tap water a good electrical conductor?

Tab water is a conductor of electric current but not a good one due to low degree of ionization of water. But if it has significant amount of salts then it will be a good conductor.


What is the best conductor of electricity between air water wood and glass?

water is the best conductor of electricity, compare to air the atoms in water is more closely to each other and that makes water more conductive than air, glass can be conductor it depends on it composition but not as good as water and wood is not a conductor unless it's wet.


Is distilled water a conductor?

Distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity due to the absence of ions or impurities that can carry an electric charge. While pure water itself is not a conductor, it can become slightly conductive if it comes into contact with ions from surrounding materials.


Is iron a poor conductor of electricity?

since iron is a metal and most metals are good conductors of electricity one can assume that iron is a fair conductor of electricity. The electrical conductivity of iron is approx. 1/6 from the electrical conductivity of silver (the best known conductor).