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Salt is Sodium Chloride, a molecule made up of a Sodium atom and a Chlorine atom joined by an ionic bond. When dissolved in water the atoms dissociate into free ions which conduct electricity very well. Sugar, on the other hand, is a larger and more complex molecule composed of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms with the chemical formula of C6H12O6. These atoms are joined by covalent bonds and do not dissociate in water to form ions. Pure water is not conductive of electricity by itself, rather it is the impurities in water that allow electrons to flow. when sugar is added to water it does increase conductivity some, but because it remains as whole molecules rather than forming ions as salt does, it does not conduct as well.
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Which solution will conduct electric a sugar solution or a salt solution?
First of all, this is a stupid question I mean are you in 1st Grade? But yes salt conducts electricity much better than sugar.
Conducts electricity in water?
No
Which conducts electricity better copper or water?
Copper conducts electricity better than water. Copper is a metal that has a high conductivity of electricity, while water is a poor conductor unless it contains impurities or electrolytes. The free electrons in copper allow for the easy flow of electric current, while water molecules hinder the flow of electrons.
Which type of water conducts electricity salt water or fresh water?
Both conduct electricity well, however salt water is a better conductor due to ions available.
Why is it dangerous to be wet or in water if you are handling electrical devices?
Water, when in contact with electricity, conducts the electricity to spread throughout the water instantly cause major electricity flow throughout the water. Water conducts electricity making it dangerous.
Does cold water conduct electricity?
Pure water no. Water conducts electricity because of the impurities in it.
Can ethanol with water conducts electricity?
yes it can.
Is sugar water conductive?
No, sugar water is not conductive like regular water due to the presence of sugar molecules which do not dissociate into ions in the solution. This means that sugar water does not allow the flow of electrical current as effectively as regular water.
Is water a better conductor of electricity than human body?
Pure water hardly conducts electricity at all. You have to dissolve a lot of stuff in pure water to make it as good a conductor as the human body is.
What conducts electricity when dissolve in water?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
What liquid conducts electricity well?
Water containing dissolved ions or impurities conducts electricity well. This is because the ions in the water carry electric current. Pure water, without ions, does not conduct electricity well.
What type of compound conducts electricity when dissolved in water?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved. Sodium chloride is an example
