Question

explain why ionic compounds are not electrical conductors in the solid state, but conduct electricity when dissolved.

Answer 1

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Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity when solid, as their ions are held in fixed positions and cannot move.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten (liquid) or in aqueous solution (dissolved in water), because their ions are free to move from place to place.

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