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Chemical Effects of Electric Current
How can you test liquids conduct or not conduct the electricity?
Liquids can be tested to check if they are good conductors of electricity. The free ends of a tester is dipped into liquid to be tested for the glowing of bulb. If the bulb glows, then it is good conductor and if the bulb does not glow, it is a poor conductor. All liquids are not good conductors of electricity.
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In case of fire, before the firemen use the water hoses, they shut off the main electrical supply for the area. Explain why they do this.
A child staying in the coastal region tests the drinking water and also the seawater with his tester. He finds that the compass needle deflects more in the case of seawater. Can you explain the reason?
Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour? Explain.
Paheli had heard that rainwater is as good as distilled water. So she collected some rainwater in a clean glass tumbler and tested it using a tester. To her surprise she found that the compass needle showed deflection. What could be the reasons?
Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.
The process that you saw in Activity 14.7 is used for purification of copper. A thin plate of pure copper and a thick rod of impure copper are used as electrodes. Copper from impure rod is sought to be transfered to the thin copper plate. Which electrode should be attached to the positive terminal of the battery and why?
What are conductors?
What are insulators?
Name one conductor.
Name one insulator.
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