Conduction in different solutions

Light bulb, wires, water reservoir
PIRA: 
5D30.10
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5D Resistance
Concept: 
Conduction in Solutions

 

Show that fresh water will not conduct electricity. Add some sugar to show that it will not conduct. Add some salt, and then electricity flows. Caution: Water and electricity! You must be careful with the exposed electrical terminals!

 

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