How can a compound not conduct electricity as solid but do so when liquid? HELP

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Nattgew · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T15:49:28+0000

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten (liquid) or in aqueous solution (dissolved in water), because their ionsare free to move from place to place. Ionic compoundscannot conduct electricity when solid, as their ions are held in fixed positions and cannot move.

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