looking for measurable ohm difference in water freezing.
2007-02-06 13:43:40 · 4 answers · asked by thepumpguy@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No difference
Pure water or ice are not conductors as there are no spare electrons to give conduction
If the water was impure, it would conduct (from the spare electrons).
Ice would be slightly more conductive but not a measurable amount.
2007-02-06 13:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by aussie1_1950 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electrical conduction in water is mainly by electrically charged ions traveling through the water. The ions can't travel through ice, so ice should have higher resistance.
2007-02-06 21:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief water, and therefore ice, is not a conductor of electricity all, and therefore, has an infinite resistance. Stuff in water however, salt, iron, chlorine, etc. can conduct electricity, so it depends on the source of your water.
2007-02-06 21:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Master Dude 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, especially if you are talking about salt water.
If you measure 'average' residential treated tap water with probes about 2 cms apart, you might measure 25KOhms. Ice made from the same source might measure 1MOhms+
2007-02-06 21:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋