2006-11-14 07:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by jasmine 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The KCl, definitely. Conductivity in water is greatly enhanced by the presence of ions. Deionized water actually has fewer ions in it than ordivnary tap water, so it's a really terrible conductor. KCl, on the other hand, dissolves into K+ and Cl- in water, so there are a whole lot of ions in a solution of KCl.
2006-11-14 07:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by Amy F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The KCl solution. The reason why water is deionized in a laboratory setting is specifically to reduce its electrical conductivity. On the other hand, dissolving an ionic compound like KCl into water enhances its conductivity significantly.
2006-11-14 15:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
KCl or any other salt is what is known as an electrolyte which is a substance that allows an aqueous solution to conduct electricity.
2006-11-14 16:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the KCl solution...What is conducting electricity in liquids are ions. DI water as it's name suggests doesn't contain much ions so it won't conduct very well.
2006-11-14 15:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by feanor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If water is deionized completely (which is actually quite difficult) it would actually resist conducting electricity.
2006-11-14 15:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by robertspraguejr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋