When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
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The question is asking about the conditions under which ionic compounds are able to conduct electricity. It addresses the state of ionic compounds (solid, liquid, or dissolved in solution) and how that affects their ability to carry an electric current.
Answer
Molten or dissolved in water.
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or dissolved in water.
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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are in a molten state or dissolved in water.
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Ionic compounds conduct electricity in these states because the ions are free to move, allowing them to carry an electrical charge.
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