"Simple molecular structure do not conduct electricity" H2O?

[Barclay]

Homework Statement

Book says "Substances with a simple molecular structure do not conduct electricity. This is because they do not have any free electrons or an overall electric charge".

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I think the statement is a generalization because water is a simple molecular structure but people get electrocuted in bath tubs with the hairdryer. Please help me understand. Thank you

 

[SteamKing]

Homework Statement

Book says "Substances with a simple molecular structure do not conduct electricity. This is because they do not have any free electrons or an overall electric charge".

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I think the statement is a generalization because water is a simple molecular structure but people get electrocuted in bath tubs with the hairdryer. Please help me understand. Thank you

Are these people who unfortunately get electrocuted sitting in chemically pure water?

 

[Barclay]

Are these people who unfortunately get electrocuted sitting in chemically pure water?

Oh I see. Pure water does not conduct electricity. It is the impuries in the water (chlorine, flourine, shampoo, bath salts etc) that makes water conduct electricity. Thanks