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Yes, water conducts electricity.
Water itself is not a conductor of electricity...
In order for a substance to carry charge, two conditions must first be met:
1. There must be charged particles within the substance (either ions or electrons)
2. These particles must be free to move, It is true that in water (H2O) the discrete molecules are free to move, however, they carry no charge.
The only reason water can sometimes conduct electricity is because of the minerals (metallic solids) already present in the water.
Yes, but it is a poor one. Pure water does conduct, because even the purest water has OH- and H+ ions in it but the resistance is extremely high.
The conductivity of pure water is 5.5 x 10-6 S/m (Siemens/meter) which is very low but not zero.
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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.
What floats on water and is a conductor of electricity?
A metal boat would float on water and be a conductor of electricity.
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 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.
Is cold water best conductor of electricity?
No, but impure is a good conductor of electricity.
