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Oh, dude, water conducts electricity because it contains ions that can carry an electric current. So, like, if you drop your toaster in the bathtub while you're jamming out to some tunes, it's not gonna end well. Stay safe, my friend, and keep those electronic devices away from the water!
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RossPure water is an insulator.
Only impure water, ie. water that contains ions, will conduct electricity, as to why H2O does not break into the H ions and OH ions and then conduct electricity, to be honest, I don't yet know. But I suspect that the electrons flowing through are not vibrating at the correct frequency to excite the electrons that hold the two ions together to break apart.
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Which liquid substance is an insulator of electricity?
One example of a liquid substance that is an insulator of electricity is purified water. Pure water does not conduct electricity well because it is a poor conductor of ions necessary for electrical conduction to occur. However, impurities in water can make it a better conductor of electricity.
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.
Is a leaf insulator or a conductor?
Yes leaf is a conductor so dum
Is match a conductor or insulator of electricity?
A matchstick is an insulator of electricity because it is made primarily of wood, which is a poor conductor of electricity.
Is an apple a conductor or insulator?
An apple would be considered an insulator because it does not conduct electricity. The high water content and lack of metals in an apple make it a poor conductor of electricity.
