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Potassium iodide is an ionic compound.
Ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct electricity, because the ions are NOT free to move. They are held in a rigid giant crystalline lattice
However, when in the liquid state or in solution, the ions are free to move, and hence conducts electricity, because the rigid giant crystalline lattice has broken down.
lenpollock
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∙ 12y agoIn water solution, yes it does
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Why does hydrogen iodide in an aqueous solution conduct an electricity?
Hydrogen iodide is dissociated in water.
Do brinjal conduct electricity?
no brinjal does not conduct electricity
Does molten sugar conduct electricity?
It does not conduct electricity
Why does CCl4 does not conduct electricity?
Why does CCl4 not conduct electricity?
Does bone conduct electricity?
no, bones dosnt conduct electricity
Why does hydrogen iodide in an aqueous solution conduct an electricity?
Hydrogen iodide is dissociated in water.
What is the chemical formula for pottasium iodide?
Formula: KI
Does potassium iodide conduct?
no
What is the name of the binary compound formed from pottasium and iodine?
KI or potassium iodide. See the related link for more information.
What must happen to a substance like sodium iodide in water to allow it to conduct electricity?
The substance must separate into distinct electrically charged units that are capable of migration independently of each other. For a salt such as sodium iodide, these units are sodium cations and iodide anions. Therefore, the process is often called "ionization".
Why doesn't sodium oxide conduct electricity?
covalent bonds do not conduct electricity covalent bonds do not conduct electricity covalent bonds do not conduct electricity
Do brinjal conduct electricity?
no brinjal does not conduct electricity
Does molten sugar conduct electricity?
It does not conduct electricity
Why does CCl4 does not conduct electricity?
Why does CCl4 not conduct electricity?
Does methanol conduct electricity?
No, methanol does not conduct electricity. It does not conduct electricity because it is a non-electrolyte molecule. Sugar also is non-electrolyte, therefore it also does not conduct electricity.
Why potassium iodide can conduct electricity in the molten state but not in solid state?
Potassium Bromide or KBr is not able to conduct electricity in solid state. It is an ionic compound and its ions are not free to move in the solid state, hence they are not able to conduct electricity. But when they are in aqueous state, they are free to move and thus become able to conduct electricity.
Does a banana conduct electricity?
Yes bananas conduct electricity
