Pure Water Cannot Conduct Electricity So Why Do We Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

Pure water cannot conduct electricity so why do we have to be careful with electrical appliances near water?

• A)OSHA regulations
• B)Water can be broken down by electricity.
• C)Water always has some ions dissolved in it.
• D)Water dissociates fully into its ions.
• E)none of the above

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