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Conductors and Insulators. What does it mean?. Conductors allow charge (electrons) to flow through them freely Insulators DO NOT allow charge (electrons) to flow through them freely. It’s a Gradient!. strong insulator. strong conductor. Water: A Special Case.
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What does it mean? • Conductors allow charge (electrons) to flow through them freely • Insulators DO NOT allow charge (electrons) to flow through them freely
It’s a Gradient! strong insulator strong conductor
Water: A Special Case • Pure water is a good insulator • But if ions are present….
Metallic Balloon conductor
Rubber Balloon insulator