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Why do ionics compounds dissolved in water conduct an electric current?
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∙ 11y ago
When an ionic compound dissolves in water there are free ions which move and carry electric current.
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Can ionic compounds conduct electric current when melted?
Yes, ionic compounds can only conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.
Why do ionic bonds allow for good conductivity?
Electric current is moving charges. Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electric current because the charged ions are locked into place. But if you dissolve an ionic compound in water or melt it, it can conduct electric current. This is because the ions are then free to move.
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.
What Are substances which when dissolved in water will conduct an electrical current?
These substances are ionic compounds forming electrolytes by dissociation in water.
Which will conduct electric current aluminum foil sugar or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water?
Aluminium foil and potassium hydroxide in water solution are conductors.
Can ionic compounds conduct electric current when melted?
Yes, ionic compounds can only conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.
What is dissolved in water will conduct an electric current?
an electrolyte
How does electric conductivity of ionic compounds change when they are melted or dissolved in water?
Melting or dissolving ionic compounds increases the electrical conductivity. This is because there are free mobile charged ions that can move in the electric field and conduct current.
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 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
How are acids that have been dissolved in water able to conduct an electric current?
i don't know ( In the book )
Do ionic compounds conduct an electric current in water?
Yes. the +ve and -ve ions move in the presence of an electric field.
Will sugar dissolved in water conduct electric currant?
Yes, it will conduct electric current much better than plain water. The sugar molecules in water form a clear solution by ionization facilitating the path of electrons of electric current.
Why can't sodium chloride conduct electricity in crystalline form?
Ionic compounds are unable to conduct electricity in crystalline (or solid) form because the ions are unable to carry the electric current since they cannot move from their fixed positions. When in a dissolved state, the ions separate and can thus carry the current.
Why ionic compounds conduct electricity well when they are dissolved in water?
Because, the ions are free to move about, and the solution conducts current.
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity well when they are dissolved water?
Because, the ions are free to move about, and the solution conducts current.
Why do ionic bonds allow for good conductivity?
Electric current is moving charges. Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electric current because the charged ions are locked into place. But if you dissolve an ionic compound in water or melt it, it can conduct electric current. This is because the ions are then free to move.
