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they have a 'sea' of delocalised electrons in their structure which are free to move and carry a charge through the structure

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Q: Why and how do metallic compounds conduct electricity?
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What are ALL the materials that can conduct electricity?

Anything metallic can conduct electricity. Also molten ionic compounds and solutions of ionic compounds. Aqueous acids also conduct electricity.


Out of ionic pure covalent metallic and polar covalent which is most likely to conduct electricity?

All types of covalent compounds are not very good conductors of electricity. However, ionic compounds in their molten state and metallic substances are very good conductors of electricity.


In Which state do ionic compounds and covalent compounds conduct electricity?

Ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state (melted) or when dissolved in a solution. Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity. Period.


What are the properties of ionic bonds?

Ionic bonds are electrostatic bonds between ions. Most of this type of compounds are made out of a metallic element and a non metallic element. The solutions of ionic compounds conduct electricity.


What do metallic minerals conduct?

Electricity.


Does ionic compounds conduct in electricity?

Ionic compounds will not conduct electricity as solids, which is what they are at room temperature. However, they will conduct electricity if molten or dissolved in water.


Does iron conduct static electricity?

no <<>> Any metallic material will conduct static electricity.


Does mineral conduct electricity?

Many inorganic compounds conduct electricity.


Do covalent compounds conduct electricity as liquid or solid?

covalent compounds don't conduct electricity in any state.


Do ionic compounds form solutions that conduct electricity well?

That's right, solutions of ionic compounds do conduct electricity well.


Which non metal conducts electricity?

Carbon (graphite) will conduct electricitySilicon metallic will conduct electricity


Do covalent compounds conduct electricity?

No. Covalent substances do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid state.