2007-04-08 17:32:36 · 4 answers · asked by rich4lor 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
An extremely pure water is a good insulator and it is very difficult keeping water extremely pure. If you add a few grains of ordinary table salt to a gallon of 18 meg, water would be dangerously conductive.all d same an extremely pure water is a good insulator for electrical systems.
2007-04-08 17:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by yemisi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. While pure water is a good electrical insulator, water has the reputation of being the universal solvent. Dissolve a small amount of an ionic compound in it and it goes from good insulator to good conductor.
2007-04-09 00:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Helmut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water is a good conductor; ergo, water is a poor insulator.
2007-04-09 00:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ummmmm.... You do know that water is a conductor, right??
2007-04-09 00:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋