Why Ionic compounds in the solid state do not
conduct electricity but are able to do so in molten state?
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Ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct electricity because movement of ions in the solid is not possible due to their rigid structure but ionic compounds conduct electricity in the molten state.
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Ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct electricity because movement of ions in the solid is not possible due to their rigid structure. But ionic compounds conduct electricity in the molten state as the elecrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions are overcome due to the heat. Thus, the ions move freely and conduct electricity.
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