As H2O is a very poor electricity conductor, it needs NaCl mixed into it to be a good conductor. Then, why is water very dangerous near electricity?

Question

As H2O is a very poor electricity conductor, it needs NaCl mixed into it to be a good conductor. Then, why is water very dangerous near electricity?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Because plain water naturally contains salt. Only distilled water doesn’t conduct electricity at all.