Question

Water is an extremely weak electrolyte and therefore cannot conduct electricity. Why are we often cautioned not to operate electrical appliances when our hands are wet?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

This is because the water which we use on daily basis contains minerals which can conduct electricity nicely and as human body is also a good conductor of electricity,we can get an electric shock.

The water which cannot or conducts a negligible amount of electricity is distilled water( pure water,Its different from what we use daily). It is used mainly in labs for experiments.

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