Question

electovalent compounds conduct electricity explain

Answer 1

Electrovalent compounds conduct electricity only in their molten state and in their aqueous solutions. ... However when an electrovalent compound is dissolved in water or is melted, the crystal structure breaks down and the ions now become free to move and hence can conduct electricity.

Answer 2

Electrovalent compounds in the solid state do not conduct electricity because movement of ions in the solid state is not possible due to their rigid structure. But these compounds conduct electricity in the molten state. This is possible in the molten state since the electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions become weak. Thus, the ions move freely and conduct electricity.