Why does an ionic compound conduct electricity when molten but not when it is in the solid state?
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due to the freee electrons in molten state
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Strong electrostatic force keeps ions in fixed position in the - solid state.
The force is weakened in the molten state and disappears in solution state, hence free ions formed migrate to- oppositely charged electrodes.
The force is weakened in the molten state and disappears in solution state, hence free ions formed migrate to- oppositely charged electrodes.
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