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In what way does adding an impurity like salt affect the conductivity of pure water?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 22 Dec, 2013, 10:50: AM
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Pure water does not form enough ions to conduct electricity that is why pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. By adding salt, it forms ions of sodium and chloride which makes it possible for an electric current to pass through the solution.
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