Question

Give reason
Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity while Sodium chloride solution conducts.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

n order to conduct electricity a substance must have charge particles, such as electrons and ions, that are free to move freely through it. In the solid state, ionic compounds such as sodium chloride have their ions fixed in position and therefore these ions cannot move so solid ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity. However in the molten state, ions in ionic compounds are free to flow and therefore molten sodium chloride can conduct electricity.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. It's particles are held tightly. Hence, they cannot conduct electricity in solid form. Whereas, when sodium chloride is mixed in water, it's ions move freely. Hence, they can conduct electricity in liquid form.