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why does magnesium in an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride conduct electricity but solid magnesium chloride does not?

why does magnesium in an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride conduct electricity-example-1

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Answer:

Delocalized electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium Chloride is an ionic compound, so its lattice structure prevents the flow of electrons. However, when you convert the ionic compound into an aqueous solution it allows movement of electrons/ions due to the breakdown of the molecular forces which make it conductible. In short, Ionic compounds as a solid are not conductible but they are in an aqueous form.

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