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In order to conduct electricity, sodium chloride has to separate into its ionic forms (sodium ions and chloride ions). It does this in a water (aqueous) solution and also when in molten form, which is when heated above 801 °C.

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Does sodium chloride conduct electricity when it is dissolved?

Sodium chloride when dissolved in water forms an electrolyte that conducts electricity.


In what form does sodium chloride conduct electricity?

For a substance to conduct electricity, it must either have free electrons or have mobile ions. Since in solution NaCl dissociates into Na+ and Cl- ions, it is capable of conducting electricity. In other words, aqueous NaCl conducts electricity. Molten sodium chloride is also a good conductor.


Is sodium chloride conductive in water?

Yes,Sodium chloride is conductive in water.It conducts electricity when dissolved in water.Because Na Cl(sodium chloride) is an ionic compound,it dissociates intopositively charged cations and negatively charged anions when dissolved in water.These ions are able to conduct electricity.Consequently a solution of sodium chloride can conduct electricity


What is the difference between a metal such as copper and sodium chloride?

Copper is a metal element that conducts electricity and heat, while sodium chloride is a compound made of sodium and chlorine ions that forms a crystalline structure. Copper is malleable and ductile, while sodium chloride is a salt that dissolves in water and forms ionic bonds.


Is sodium chloride a good conductor of electricity when melted?

Yes. It forms sodium positive ions (cations) and negative chloride ions (anions).


What would be formed when sodium chloride is dissolved in water?

When sodium chloride is dissolved in water, it dissociates into sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-). This forms a solution of sodium chloride where the ions are free to move and conduct electricity.


Why does sodium chloride have a low conductivity?

The boiling point of sodium chloride is 1 413 0C and it is not so low.


When sodium chloride is mixed with water it forms?

When sodium chloride is mixed with water, it forms a salt solution. The sodium chloride dissociates into sodium cations and chloride anions in the water, creating a homogenous mixture.


How a bond forms between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride (NaCl).?

Sodium chloride has an ionic bond.


How is salt different from ammonia glucose water?

Salt is an ionic compound, it forms ions when dissolved in water. An ionic solution conducts electricity; ammonia or glucose dissolved in water will not conduct electricity as they are molecules not ions. Table salt is an ionic compound, NaCl (Sodium ion and Chloride ion)


Do sodium and chlorine elements conduct electricity?

Elemental sodium conducts electricity, because it is a metal and all metals are at least moderate conductors of electricity. Elemental chlorine does not conduct electricity, except under very high electric fields that provides sufficient energy to break the chlorine-chlorine bonds or otherwise ionize the chlorine molecules.


What evidence do we have that tells convinces us that sodium chloride is an ionic compound?

It has a very high melting point, whereas most molecular substances have lower melting points. When it dissolves in water, the sodium and chloride ions dissociate and the resulting salt water conducts electricity.