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Why does ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state?

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Answered by Mayank972
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Because of presence of free electrons in molten state ionic compounds conduct electricity. in solid there is absence of free electrons
Answered by MilitheQUORAN
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Ionic compounds conduct electricity in the moten state because of the ions present in them are allowed to move freely as the elecrostatic force is overcomed by the heat energy provided.

E.G. NaCl

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