Question

How is it that ionic compound do not conduct electricity in solid state while in molten state they do so ?

Answer 1

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Ions in an ionic lattice are fixed at their positions and can only oscillate about their mean positions. Hence, in the solid state, the ions are not free to move. While in molten form, these ions can freely move in the solution which also allows the passage of electricity.

Answer 2

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Explanation:as on being heated they the intermolecular force of attractiom breaks due to heat giving an abundance of ions...for conduction of electricity