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NaCl can conduct electricity in the molten state, and when dissociated into its constituent ions in water, Na2+ and Cl-.

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When can sodium chloride losses the ability to conduct electricity?

When NaCl in in solid state.


Nacl does the solution conduct electricity?

A solution of NaCl in a solvent in which the cations and anions separate, for example in water, can conduct electricity.


Can an aqueos solution of NaCl conduct electricity?

Yes, because the solution of NaCl is an electrolyte.


Why Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity?

solid nacl although contains ions and is an electrolyte does not conduct electricity because it does not have free valency electrons to move and thus the e- are bounded and this is the reason it does not conduct electricity


How does bonding in NaCl allow it to conduct electricity?

ionic compound


What is an ionic compound dissolved in water that can conduct electricity?

NaCl


Will NaCl dissolved with glucose solution conduct electricity?

yes


Why do ironic substances do not conduct electricity in solid state but do so when molten?

Did you mean 'ionic substsnce' ? If yes, then it is common salt, NaCl


What ways can you alter the state of sodium chloride so that it will conduct electricity?

Water solution of sodium chloride or molten NaCl are conductors.


When does sodium chloride not conduct electricity?

Solid NaCl is not an electrolyte; the saline solution or the molten NaCl are electrolytes.


Why cant NaCl conduct electricity in solid form?

one simple answer is that whan NaCl is solid the ions Na+ and Cl- are not free to move and conduct the electricity. when in a aqeous solution and as a liquid the ions are free to move and the electricity can be conducted. hope this helps


Why does sodium chloride not conduct electricity when solid?

solid nacl although contains ions and is an electrolyte does not conduct electricity because it does not have free valency electrons to move and thus the e- are bounded and this is the reason it does not conduct electricity