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Most organic (or molecular) compounds are not electrically conductive, although a few are. Conductive polymers can be conductive.
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∙ 16y ago
Most molecular compounds are not conductive because they consist of covalent bonds where electrons are shared between atoms rather than freely moving as in ionic or metallic compounds. However, there are exceptions, such as acids or certain polymers that can conduct electricity when they ionize or have mobile charge carriers.
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∙ 11y agoOrganic compounds usually do not allow movement to atom to atom.
Consider this: organic compounds have strong bonds and forces, in which it is very hard to break these molecules apart. (usually an H falls off)
Therefore, It will be extremely hard to break them apart.
However, some organic compounds are excellent conductors of electricity.
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∙ 11y agoThey are non-electrolytes meaning they won't conduct electricity.
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∙ 8y agoThese solutions are nonconductive, excepting the situation when the compound is dissociated in ions.
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∙ 13y agoDont think so
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∙ 12y agoyes all acids can
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∙ 13y agono
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∙ 8y agoIt can.
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Are covalent molecular compounds conductive?
No. You must have ions present or electrons so that they can carry the charge (conduct electricity).
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to the?
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to their chemical bonding. Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic interactions between positively and negatively charged ions, resulting in high melting points and conductivity when dissolved in water. Molecular compounds have covalent bonds between atoms and tend to have lower melting points, are usually not conductive, and can exist as gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature.
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
How can molecular compounds be good conductors of electricity?
Molecular compounds are typically non-conductive because their electrons are tightly bound. However, some molecular compounds, like acids or salts when dissolved in water, can ionize into charged particles that can conduct electricity. This is because the ions are free to move and carry an electric current.
Why are covalently bonded molecular compounds never conductive?
Molecular compounds (these are electrically neutral) would be expected to be poor electrical conductors because the electrons in their covalent bonds are localised and difficult to "move". In any event molecules are separate and possible movement of electrons within the molecule would be difficult to propagate across the intermolecular gap. There are some interesting examples of covalent compounds that do conduct electricity. There are conductive polymers. Some are carbon based but there are others such as polythiazyl a sulfur nitrogen polymer. Strictly these polymers are molecular its just that the molecules are very large, and they are not usually included in the answers to questions like this. See links
Are covalent molecular compounds conductive?
No. You must have ions present or electrons so that they can carry the charge (conduct electricity).
How do you differentiate simple molecular compounds and giant molecular compounds?
simple molecular compounds have weak forces of atraction.
Are molecular compounds formed from semimetals?
Molecular compounds certainly can be formed from semimetals, but not all the compounds of semimetals are molecular.
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
Are ionic compounds non conductive?
Ionic compounds are typically good conductors when dissolved in water or molten state due to the presence of free ions that can carry electrical charge. However, in their solid state, ionic compounds are usually non-conductive as the ions are locked in a lattice structure and unable to move to conduct electricity.
What is the relationship between prefixes and molecular compounds?
the relationship between prefixes and molecular compounds is that, prefix are used to name molecular compounds.
How do molecular compounds bond?
When molecular compounds bond, they share electrons.
Why is it that only molecular compounds can have a molecular formula?
Because there are no compounds that aren't molecules/molecular. The question as posed is nonsense. Rephrase?
How does melting point compare among molecular compounds and ionic compounds?
Molecular compounds tend to have lower melting points.
What solid is not conductive and has a low melting point?
You think probable to a glass.
Why are covalently bonded molecular compounds never conductive?
Molecular compounds (these are electrically neutral) would be expected to be poor electrical conductors because the electrons in their covalent bonds are localised and difficult to "move". In any event molecules are separate and possible movement of electrons within the molecule would be difficult to propagate across the intermolecular gap. There are some interesting examples of covalent compounds that do conduct electricity. There are conductive polymers. Some are carbon based but there are others such as polythiazyl a sulfur nitrogen polymer. Strictly these polymers are molecular its just that the molecules are very large, and they are not usually included in the answers to questions like this. See links
Are molecular compounds made up of metals or nonmetals?
Some molecular compounds, such as methyl mercury, contain both metals and nonmetals. Most molecular compounds contain only nonmetals, and all molecular compounds contain at least one nonmetal element.
