Explain why a solid ionic compound does not conduct electricity, but the compound will do so when dissolved in water.
2007-03-31 05:18:14 · 4 answers · asked by Adley M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In order for a substance to conduct electricity it must have charged particles that can move freely. In solid ionic compounds, charged ions are locked in place, held tightly together in a crystal lattice and cannot move freely. As aqueous or gas, ionic compounds do conduct electricity because ions have disociated and are free to move.
2007-03-31 05:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Explain Solid
2016-12-18 07:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ions need to be able to move in order to carry current. They can't do this in the solid state, but they can when the substance is molten or in solution.
2007-03-31 05:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not contain free charges in the solid state.
2007-03-31 05:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋