6 Questions
What are materials called that allow electricity to flow through them?
Conductors
Which of the following is an example of an insulator?
Glass
What is the term for the decomposition of an electrolyte with the help of electricity?
Electrolysis
What is a source of electricity often referred to as?
Cell
Which substance conducts electricity when dissolved in water?
Sodium chloride
What particles carry some charge and allow electricity to flow through them?
Cells
Study Notes
Electricity and Conductors
- Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called conductors.
- Conductors are the opposite of insulators, which do not allow electricity to flow through them.
Insulators
- An example of an insulator is glass.
Electrolysis
- The decomposition of an electrolyte with the help of electricity is called electrolysis.
Sources of Electricity
- A common source of electricity is often referred to as a battery.
Electrolytes
- A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water is an electrolyte.
Charge Carriers
- Ions are particles that carry some charge and allow electricity to flow through them.
Learn about the conductivity of liquids and the effects of electric current on chemical substances. Explore how electrical energy can be converted into chemical energy, and understand the processes involved in this conversion.
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