Is pure water a good conductor of electricity?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether pure water can conduct electricity effectively. It seeks to understand the conductivity of pure water in relation to its molecular composition and the presence of impurities.
Answer
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity.
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity.
Answer for screen readers
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity.
More Information
Pure water lacks ions, which are necessary for the conduction of electricity. The presence of dissolved ions and impurities in water typically makes it conductive.
Tips
A common mistake is to think that all water conducts electricity. Only water with dissolved ions (impurities) can conduct electricity well.
Sources
- A science teacher explains: Is water a good conductor of electricity? - indianexpress.com
- Conductivity (Electrical Conductance) and Water - USGS.gov - usgs.gov
- Does Water Really Conduct Electricity? - ScienceABC - scienceabc.com
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