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Salt (NaCl) is a poor conductor of electricity when it is in solid form because its ions are held in a fixed position. However, when salt is dissolved in water or molten, it dissociates into its constituent ions (Na+ and Cl-) which can conduct electricity due to the movement of charged particles.

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