Why distilled water does not conduct electricity?

Open in App

Solution

Distilled water is deionized water so it contains no ions which help to conduct electricity. So distilled water is poor conductor of electricity.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Distilled water does not conduct electricity. What substances can be added to distilled water in small amounts to make it a good conductor of electricity ? Why ?

Q. (a) Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?
(b) Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?
(c) Why does distilled water not conduct electricity whereas rain water does?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program