Explain why, distilled water does not conduct electricity but tap water conducts some electricity.

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2022-11-25

Explain why, distilled water does not conduct electricity but tap water conducts some electricity.

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Tristen Gregory

Tristen Gregory

Beginner2022-11-26Added 13 answers

The conductivity of electricity in tap water is caused by salts, which separate into ions when electricity passes through them. However, because there are no dissolved salts in distilled water, it does not conduct electricity.

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