Question

Tap water conducts electricity while distilled water does not .Why?

Answer 1

There are more free ions present in tap water as compared to distilled water so tap water condeucts more electricity than distilled water

Answer 2

Tap water consists of some essential minerals due to which conduction of current passes through this medium.

Distilled water on the other hand, doesn't have any mineral for conducting electricity. It is deprived of all minerals.

For electricity to pass on, Conducting medium is required. Hence Tap water conducts electricity and distilled water doesn't conduct electricity.

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