Electricity - How electricity flows through liquids
How electricity flows through liquids
Electricity can flow through liquids by the process of ionic conductionThe flow of an electrical current by the movement of charged particles, or ions., the movement of ionsAn atom or groups of atoms that carry an electrical charge—either positive or negative—as the result of losing or gaining one or more electrons. (charged particles) within the liquid.
Substances that conduct electricity when they are dissolved in water are called electrolytesAny substance that, when dissolved in water, conducts an electric current.. When a positive electrodeA material that will conduct an electrical current, usually a metal; used to carry...
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