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Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
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∙ 11y ago
Because ionic crystals contain ions which are arranged compactely by electrovalent force.in solutioon they become free ions because the solvent overcome their attractions so,they conduct electric current
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Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the solid phase liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid plase?
In solid state the ions are packed very tightly, so ions are not free to move, therefore no conduction.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase or when dissolve in water but donot conduct electric current in the solid phase?
In the liquid phase (or dissolved in water), ions are able to move. That is what's necessary for electricity to flow in the body of an ionic compound. In the solid phase all those atoms are locked in position in the crystal. This is why the electrolysis of NaCl requires it to be molten (liquefied) first before it can conduct electricity.
What do you call decomposition of liquid compound by electric current?
It is called electrolysis.
Is carbon dioxide in liquid phase considered an electrolyte?
No, liquid carbon dioxide is not an electrolyte. For a substance to conduct electricity, free moving electric charges must be present. Carbon dioxide is made of neutral CO2 molecules, thus there are no electric charges to conduct the electricity.
Is glass is a liquid crystal?
One can make liquid crystals quite easily. First one must get a container and fill it solution. Afterwards one must put salt in and stir until it is all dissolved. After that, one must heat the solution and continue adding salt. Then one must leave it for it to crystallize.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase?
Magnetricity
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
because of the gravity or Magnetricity
Why do ionic crystals cunduct electric current in the liquid phase or when desolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
Magnetricity.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
because when the ions can move around freely, they can conduct electricity better
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the solid phase liquid phase or when dissolved in water but do not conduct electric current in the solid plase?
In solid state the ions are packed very tightly, so ions are not free to move, therefore no conduction.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric currents in the liquid phase or when dissolved in the water but do not conduct electric currents in the solid phase?
because when the ions can move around freely, they can conduct electricity better
Can electric current pass through alcohol Explain?
Yes, alcohol is a liquid and has delocalised electrons which can carry the electrical current. Edited: Seriously? Unless there are impurities in the alcohol that are electrolytes, alcohol will NOT conduct an electric current. Alcohols are considered as NON ELECTROLYTES, as they do not ionize and thus will not conduct a current. (Dr.J.)
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase or when dissolve in water but donot conduct electric current in the solid phase?
In the liquid phase (or dissolved in water), ions are able to move. That is what's necessary for electricity to flow in the body of an ionic compound. In the solid phase all those atoms are locked in position in the crystal. This is why the electrolysis of NaCl requires it to be molten (liquefied) first before it can conduct electricity.
Does saltconduct electricity?
In order to conduct electric current, salt has to be either dissolved in a liquid, or else melted in its own liquid form. A pile of dry salt out of the shaker won't do it.
What do you call the liquid that allows electric current to pass through?
Electric current does not need a liquid. It can pass in solids, liquids, gases, and even empty space. If it passes through a liquid, the liquid is called an electrolyte.
What has the author Iam-Choon Khoo written?
Iam-Choon Khoo has written: 'Liquid crystals XI' -- subject(s): Congresses, Liquid crystals 'Liquid Crystals IX' 'Liquid Crystals' -- subject(s): Liquid crystals 'Liquid crystals XII' -- subject(s): Congresses, Liquid crystals
What has the author Minko Parvanov Petrov written?
Minko Parvanov Petrov has written: 'Optical and electro-optical properties of liquid crystals' -- subject(s): Liquid crystals, Crystal optics, Electric properties
