Question

(a) Show the electron dot structure of the formation of Magnesium fluoride from Magnesium and

fluoride ions (depict the movement of electrons clearly)


(b) Why do ionic compounds conducts electricity in molten state whereas, not conducts

electricity in the fused state?​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) ionic compounds conducts electricity in molten state because movement of ion only takes place in molten or in solution form, not in solid form