1. Electrical current is carried by a flow of charged particles, which often occurs through electrons in metal or ions in solution. This flow can only happen in an aqueous solution if whole (not partial) charges are present. Based on this information, a. does tap water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough charges for ions to flow in a solution of tap water. b. does pure water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough charges for ions to flow in a solution of pure water.

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1. Electrical current is carried by a flow of charged particles, which often occurs
through electrons in metal or ions in solution. This flow can only happen in
an aqueous solution if whole (not partial) charges are present. Based on this
information,
a. does tap water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough
charges for ions to flow in a solution of tap water.
b. does pure water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough
charges for ions to flow in a solution of pure water.
Transcribed Image Text:Questions 1. Electrical current is carried by a flow of charged particles, which often occurs through electrons in metal or ions in solution. This flow can only happen in an aqueous solution if whole (not partial) charges are present. Based on this information, a. does tap water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough charges for ions to flow in a solution of tap water. b. does pure water conduct electricity? Consider whether there are enough charges for ions to flow in a solution of pure water.
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