Question

Which of these BEST describes why an ionic solution is a good conductor of electricity while a covalent solution is a poor conductor?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

In molten state or dissolved state ionic compounds conduct electricity because they contain charged particles called cations and anions. These ions are free to move to conduct electricity. There are plenty of free ions  in the molten state or dissolved  state which are able to conduct electric current.

In solid state the movement of iron is restricted because the ions are held together in fixed positions by strong electrostatic force and cannot move freely . Thus ionic  compounds conduct electricity in molten state or solution but in solid state they  do not conduct electricity.