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I'm guessing this question stems from the fact that water conducts electricity well. This is actually a misconception. Pure water does not conduct electricity at all. It is only the impurities in water that conduct electricity. Even if it did conduct electricity, there would still be no shock because it only conducts electricity, not generates it. If there is no generator, there is no electricity.

The other possibility is that this question comes from the fact that water is a polar molecule and is attracted by a magnet. Again, polar molecules have nothing to do with electricity. It has more to do with intermolecular forces (viscosity, surface tension, etc.).

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Why pure water is a good insulator?

Pure water is a good insulator because it is a poor conductor of electricity due to its low ion concentration. The lack of free ions makes it difficult for electric current to flow through water, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The high resistance of pure water to the flow of electricity makes it an effective insulator for electrical applications.


Is pure water conductive?

Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity because it does not contain many ions or charged particles that can carry an electric current.


Does electricity travel through water?

Yes, electricity does travel through water because it contains ions that can conduct electrical current. However, pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, while impurities in the water can increase its conductivity. Using water to conduct electricity can be dangerous and lead to electric shock or short circuits.


Does an electric current travel through water?

Yes, electric currents can travel through water because it contains charged particles such as ions that can conduct electricity. However, pure water is a poor conductor of electricity compared to water with impurities or dissolved ions.


Why a person get electric current when he touch electric pole during rain?

This usually only happens on primary poles. The secondary does not have a high enough potential to make the jump to ground. The primary insulators have a crack in them and the high voltage is tracking across the crack to the pole and then to ground. If you have less resistance than the pole to ground where you touch it, you will feel a slight tingle.

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