Why doesnt common salt conduct electricity where as salt solution does?
Dear student,
Common salt is a ionic compound, electricity is conducted by ions. In solid state, ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces and are not free to move about within the solid. Hence, common salt do not conduct electricity in solid state. However, in molten state or in solution form, the ions are free to move and can conduct electricity.
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Common salt is a ionic compound, electricity is conducted by ions. In solid state, ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces and are not free to move about within the solid. Hence, common salt do not conduct electricity in solid state. However, in molten state or in solution form, the ions are free to move and can conduct electricity.
Regards