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Why is solid sodium an excellent conductor of electricity but solid sodium chloride is an insulator?
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An atom's conducting and insulating properties relate to its electron configuration. Sodium metal is a conductor because electrons can flow freely through the metal. On the other hands, electrons are not free to flow in sodium chloride, and thus its an insulator.
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Why will molten Sodium Chloride undergo electrolysis?
Molten sodium chloride consists of sodium ions and chloride ions and is therefore a conductor of electricity- and can be electrlysed.
Is sodium chloride different from a metal as an electrical conductor?
Sodium chloride is different from a metal as an electrical conductor. This is because sodium chloride is an ionic compound and therefore can only conduct electricity when molten or dissolved, as the ions are free to move in this state. However, metals can conduct electricity when solid or molten because the atoms are free to move in both states, therefore they can carry an electrical charge. This is therefore the difference between sodium chloride and metals as an electrical conductor.
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Is Salt Water an insulator or a conductor?
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Sodium chloride is conductor or insulator?
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Is NaCl an insulator or conductor?
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What is a Good conductor of electricity when mixed with water?
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Conduction electricity for sodium chloride?
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What is a good electrical conductor when mixed with water?
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Do sodium chloride crystals conduct electricity?
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Does sodium chloride produce an electrical current?
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