Why can Gatorade conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Several liquids are capable of conducting electricity. Typically, liquids can be referred as electrolytes or non-electrolytes. An electrolyte is a fluid that has ions, electrically charged molecules or atoms, dissolved in it such that it attains electric properties. Any solution that has constituent ions available in solution can be considered an electrolyte, such as acids and bases, and salt solutions, like sodium chloride. Electrolytes are important to humans in that they aid in energy transfer in bodily functions. A greater level of electrolytes is needed especially during strenuous muscular activity, which is why Gatorade and other sport drinks are constantly advertising that they replenish electrolytes. Many liquid samples will be used in this lesson, from tap water to hydrochloric acid to sports drinks, so that students can have a visual demonstration of whether fluids are electrolytes and or non-electrolytes.

Answer 2

Pure water is actually an horrible conductor. What allows the passage of electricity is the impurities in the water. Since Gatorade has so many things in it beside water, it conducts much easier.

Answer 3

It will conduct electricity because it contains electrolytes. These are chemicals that ionize to produce positively charged and negatively charged ions. These are what conduct the electric current.

Answer 4

Orange Juice can conduct electricity because one of its ingredients is citric acid. All acids conduct electricity when mixed with water, by breaking up into positive and negative ions.

Answer 5

Probably, due to the high number of salts and sugars in it.

Answer 6

They each contain, in solution, Electrolytes.

Answer 7

cause it has high level of water and ascorbic acid which makes its solution aqueous

Answer 8

yes