Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Conductivity refers to the ability of a substance or solution to conduct electricity. It is a measure of how well electric current can flow through it.
Related terms
Electrolytes: Substances that dissolve in water and produce ions, which increase conductivity.
Insulators: Substances that do not allow electric current to flow through them, resulting in low conductivity.
Salts: Ionic compounds formed by the reaction between an acid and a base, they dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, increasing conductivity.