Understanding Water's Conductivity and Properties

Why is pure water not considered a good conductor of electricity?

• It is too dense.

• It has too many impurities.

• It lacks ions to carry charge.

• It evaporates quickly.

What makes water a 'universal solvent'?

• It is the most abundant liquid on Earth.

• It is always pure.

• It has a high boiling point.

• It can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

What allows tap water to conduct electricity?

• Its high temperature.

• Its low density.

• Presence of dissolved ions and impurities.

• Its color.

What does it mean for water to be amphoteric?

• It can act as both an acid and a base.

• It can only act as an acid.

• It can only act as a base.

• It cannot react with other substances.

Why should electrical appliances be kept away from water?

• Water contains dissolved ions that can conduct electricity.

• Water is too hot.

• Water is too dense.

• Water is too cold.