Do the following conduct electricity -

1.Glycerine

2.Hair Oil

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1.glycerol is not a conductor in any way shape of form, it is a organic covalently linked molecule that does not dissociate in water and as such does not ionize and conduct electricity.

2.Oil is an Insulator i.e a Bad Conductor of Electricity. But, it is a Good Conductor of HEAT.

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Do the following conduct electricity - 1.Glycerine 2.Hair Oil

1.glycerol is not a conductor in any way shape of form, it is a organic covalently linked molecule that does not dissociate in water and as such does not ionize and conduct electricity. 2.Oil is an Insulator i.e a Bad Conductor of Electricity. But, it is a Good Conductor of HEAT.

Do the following conduct electricity -

1.Glycerine

2.Hair Oil

1.glycerol is not a conductor in any way shape of form, it is a organic covalently linked molecule that does not dissociate in water and as such does not ionize and conduct electricity.

2.Oil is an Insulator i.e a Bad Conductor of Electricity. But, it is a Good Conductor of HEAT.