Question

Do ionic compounds conduct electricity as:
1. Solids?
2. Liquids?
3. Aqueous solutions (when the ionic compounds are dissolved in water)?

Answer 1

I think it's No, Yes, Yes

Answer 2

That's correct :)
Solic ionic compounds don't conduct electricity.
In liquids and aqueous solutions, the ions are free to move and can conduct an electrical current :)

Answer 3

Thank you, could you help me with one other about this

Answer 4

sure

Answer 5

a. Why do you think ionic compounds are not able to conduct electricity as solids, even though they can as liquids and in solution?

Answer 6

because the ions are not free to move to the electrodes

Answer 7

thanks love

Answer 8

no problem \(\huge ツ\)