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There are ionic compounds called fast ion conductors that do dispaly conductivity in the solid but these are extremely rare)

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Properties of compounds with giant ionic structures?

Compounds with giant ionic structures have high melting and boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces holding the ions together. They are usually hard and brittle solids. These compounds are good conductors of electricity when molten or in aqueous solution, but not as solids.


Why are ionic compounds good conductors when they are melted?

Ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity when they are melted because the molecules in the compound are spread out further and can create more friction therefore creating an electric current


Why do ionic compounds like lead iodide not conduct electricity when solid?

In order to conduct electricity, a substance must have charged particles which are free to move through it. In an ionic solid, all of the ions are bound in a crystal lattice structure which prevents them from moving.


Can water molecules can pull ionic compounds apart?

Yes, water molecules can pull ionic compounds apart through a process called hydration. The polar nature of water allows it to surround and separate the ions in the compound, breaking apart the ionic bonds holding them together.


In an ionic compound the attractions between cations and hold the compounds toughter?

In an ionic compound, the strong electrostatic attractions between positively charged cations and negatively charged anions hold the compound together in a crystal lattice structure. This electrostatic attraction is what gives ionic compounds their high melting and boiling points.

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Properties of compounds with giant ionic structures?

Compounds with giant ionic structures have high melting and boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces holding the ions together. They are usually hard and brittle solids. These compounds are good conductors of electricity when molten or in aqueous solution, but not as solids.


Why are ionic compounds good conductors when they are melted?

Ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity when they are melted because the molecules in the compound are spread out further and can create more friction therefore creating an electric current


Why do ionic compounds like lead iodide not conduct electricity when solid?

In order to conduct electricity, a substance must have charged particles which are free to move through it. In an ionic solid, all of the ions are bound in a crystal lattice structure which prevents them from moving.


Are there lakes so pure that they do not conduct electricity?

no! All lakes on earth rite now conduct electricity. u cant make any lke that pure


What does not conduct heat or electricity?

hmmm i also have the same question but i cant find it.


Can water molecules can pull ionic compounds apart?

Yes, water molecules can pull ionic compounds apart through a process called hydration. The polar nature of water allows it to surround and separate the ions in the compound, breaking apart the ionic bonds holding them together.


Why cant salt dissolve in water?

it can, polar water molecules easily dissolve polar molecules, or ionic compounds such as salt.


What two compounds can be decomposed by electrolysis?

Yes. Electrolysis" literally means to break something apart (in this case water) using electricity. u like poo


Is sodium hydroxide a conductor of electricity?

yes. Salt water can conduct electricity. It can also be a battery but not a very sustainable one.


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


Can vegtables conduct electricity?

Yes! I did it once with a potatoe. (srry cant spell) Yes! I did it once with a potatoe. (srry cant spell) (By the way, it's potato. And it's sorry.)


Does magnesium sulfate conduct electricity?

it conducts electricity only when dissolved in water or molton because this then allows the charged ions to flow a current , cant conduct when solid because the ions are fixed and cannot move