Question

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

Answer 1

Concept Used: Conductors

Body of the solution:

1. Tap water consists of ions of dissolved salts and minerals, so, when electricity passes through the tap water it conducts.
2. Distilled water is pure water and it is a covalent compound that contains very few ions. Due to a lack of ions, distilled water cannot conduct electricity.