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Water is a better conductor than air because the water molecules are much closer than the air molecules which are dispersed. Since water molecules are close to each other they can transmit the electrical charges from one ion to another very easily, thus making water a better conductor.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen a mineral compound like Silicon Oxide dissolves into water, it separates into separately charged ions - positive Silicon atoms and negative Oxygen atoms.
The distribution of these charges in the water makes creates electric fields in it that allow electricity (electrons) to flow through the water more easily.
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∙ 14y agoTap water can contain trace materials/minerals such as chlorine, nitrates, leads, and others. These are what allow conductivity of electricty.
Pure water (distilled water), on the hand, is just hydrogen and oxygen which are poor conductors.
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∙ 14y agoyes it can. the water is a fairly good conductor of energy but a solid is usually better because the particles are closer together so the energy passes quicker.
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∙ 13y agowater doesn't conduct electricity, all the little particles in it do.
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What matter has the ability to carry an electric current?
An electrical conductor has the ability to carry an electric current. Most of the best conductors are metals such as copper. Water containing ions can also conduct an electric current (which lead-acid batteries rely on)
Is sea water a conductor or an insulator?
yes it is a conductor because today we can get hot water and cold water it can be dirty or clean.
Is cold wter best insulator of elctricity?
It is more about mineral content than the temperature of the water. The more minerals in the water the better a conductor, the less minerals then it conducts worse. Pure water doesn't conduct electricity at all.
Is water an insulator or conductor?
Pure water (distilled water) is an insulator. Generally we think of water as a conductor because there are impurity ions in the water, such as tap water. Pure water can't be called a conductor, but it can also conduct electricity.
Is water a good conductor of heat or bad?
Water is a good conductor of heat.
What is the purpose of salt in a buffer?
It serves to make the water a better conductor of electricity.
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.
How do you differentiate between pure water and mineral water without tasting them?
You could measure its resistance; the saltier it is then the better conductor it is.
Is water a conductor water or an insulator?
It depends. Pure water do not conduct electric current; on the other hand, we consider tap and river water as a conductor because of the ions of the decomposed materials in the water. Water transmits electricity, heat, and sound very well, so it is a conductor. An insulator would not transmit electricity, heat, or sound well.
Why might the water in mineral springs be a better conductor of electricity than drinking water?
because spring water contains the element sulfur, which can have an unpleasant odor.
Why can't you use water to put out electrical fire?
Water is a conductor of electricity, using water on an electric fire may result in electric shock, so the person putting on the water might be electrocuted as would any bystanders.
Why should electrical equipment not be operated near water?
1. Because water conducts electric currents and this would prevent the electric circuits working properly. 2. Wet skin is a very good conductor of electric current and there is a high risk of an electric shock.
Is salt a conductor or insulator?
is water conductor or insulator
Is water is a bad conductor of electricity?
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity because it exists in solution as electrically neutral molecules. the molecules carry no electric charge and there are no ions in solution to carry charges. Hope this helps, physicsisland@hotmail.com
Why is water a very weak electric conductor?
the number of charged particles moving around in solution is very, very small. water is undergoing self-ionization.
Is salt water electric?
'Electricity' is a topic, not a quantity. So your question doesn't actually make any sense. If you are asking whether salt water is a conductor, then the answer is yes.
Why are electric items dangerous around water?
Because the sparks from electricity and send off nerves, giving a jolt. Actually, the water just acts as a conductor for the electricity.
