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Why potassium iodide can conduct electricity in the molten state but not in solid state?
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∙ 12y ago
Potassium Bromide or KBr is not able to conduct electricity in solid state. It is an ionic compound and its ions are not free to move in the solid state, hence they are not able to conduct electricity. But when they are in aqueous state, they are free to move and thus
become able to conduct electricity.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPotassium chloride is an ionic solid, the ionic solids can conduct the electricity if they are in molten state or in aqueous solution.
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∙ 11y agoPotassium can only conduct electricity when it is in a solid state potassium nitrate is not a solid.
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∙ 12y agoBecause in solid state ions are not free for move,but in melt condition they move & current flow.
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∙ 11y agoKNO3 will be conductive either in molten form or in aqueous solution.
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∙ 10y agoBecause there are no motile ions or electrons
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Does solid potassium bromide conduct electricity?
No because it's a crystalline ionic solid. However, dissolve some KBr in water and it will conduct electricity nicely, because in solution it's an electrolyte, with lots of little K+ and Br- ions floating around.
Why molten sulfur can't conduct electricity but molten copper chloride can?
The element copper can conduct electricity. These are two completely different chemical substances.
Why does molten sodium hydride conduct electricity?
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Does Caesium Chloride Conduct Electricity?
Cesium Chloride can only conduct electricity in water or while molten. Once cesium chloride is in a solid state it will not conduct electricity.
Can giant covalent structures conduct electricity when molten?
Some do- for example molten silicon conducts like ametal when molten.
Why does potassium chloride conduct electricity?
Potassium chloride is an ionic solid, the ionic solids can conduct the electricity if they are in molten state or in aqueous solution.
What forms does potassium conduct electricity in?
Potassium is a metal. Like other metals, potassium will conduct electricity in both the solid and liquid (or molten) forms. But because potassium is so very reactive, you will never find it in metallic form on earth, unless it is specially prepared and stored, usually in a sealed container submerged in an inert liquid. Potassium is found in nature as ionic salts. Ionic salts conduct electricity in a molten state, but not a solid state.
Does molten sugar conduct electricity?
It does not conduct electricity
Does potassium choloride conduct electrisity?
When it's in a solid form no but if it is a liquid (when placed in a solution) then yes it does conduct electricity.
Does solid potassium bromide conduct electricity?
No because it's a crystalline ionic solid. However, dissolve some KBr in water and it will conduct electricity nicely, because in solution it's an electrolyte, with lots of little K+ and Br- ions floating around.
Can ethanoic acid conduct electricity in molten state?
I didn't know electricity had a molten state...
Why ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are in molten state?
a molten one
Why sodium chloride will conduct electricity when molten?
Beacause they consist of free ions which conduct electricity
Why molten sulfur can't conduct electricity but molten copper chloride can?
The element copper can conduct electricity. These are two completely different chemical substances.
How do ionic compounds conduct?
Do_ionic_compounds_conduct_electricitycompounds conduct electricity when they are either dissolved in water of they are molten. If they remain a solid then they will not conduct electricity
Why is potassium a good conductor of electricity?
Potassium is a very reactive metal, but being a metal, it conducts very well in the solid state. It does not have to be melted, but it will conduct in the molten state as well (but to a different extent).
Does potassuim hydroxide conduct electricity?
Not in its standard solid state. But it will conduct electricity if molten or dissolved in water.
