2007-04-24 06:20:49 · 5 answers · asked by Consquela A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If the water is totally deionized, no.
2007-04-24 06:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lancenigo di Villorba (TV), Italy
NO, IT DOESN'T!
ON THE OTHER HAND, AIR INCREASES ITS CONDUCIBILITY....HOW DOES IT DO?
ABOUT PURE WATER
Water is a Polar and Protic Chemical Compound but it isn't an Ionic Compound.
Its High Polarity's Level PLAYS COUNTERWISE ; Water will results a Dielectric Substance.
Elsewhere, Pure Water CONTAINS IONs INSIDE ITSELF : at room temperature, Water undergoes an Ionic
Self-Dissociation
H2O(aq) <---> H+(aq) + OH-(aq)
by means of a Chemical Equilibrium, as the following one
1.0E-14 = Kw = |H+| * |OH-| (e.g. Any Aqueous Solutions)
STOICHIOMETRIC and ELECTRICAL CHARGE's CONSIDERATIONs leads to state
|H+| = |OH-| = (Kw)^0.5 = 1.0E-7 M (e.g. Pure Water)
Since IONs ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW, the Very Low Ionic Containt STOP THIS EVENT.
IONIC POLLUTION
As you know, several IONIC COMPOUNDs increase the CONDUCIBILITY by dissolving themselves in aqueous body.
BUT.....DID YOU KNOW THAT CARBON DIOXIDE
CO2(g) + H2O(aq) <---> HCO3-(aq) + H+(aq)
Ka = |H+| * |HCO3-| / (pCO2)
RISES WATER's CONDUCIBILITY?
I hope this could be clear.
2007-04-24 06:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Zor Prime 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not right away, but it only takes a few seconds for bacteria to start to form in the water and a current will start to flow.
2007-04-24 06:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by BriATFU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
Electric current requires ions in solution, not just water. Water is only a good conductor when it's got stuff in it.
2007-04-24 06:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!..distilled water is not and electrolyte.
2007-04-24 06:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋