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Most ionic solids cannot conduct electricity in the solid phase. They only do so in the liquid phase. While they are solid, the ions in the ionic solid are fixed in their lattice so cannot move to conduct electricity whereas in the liquid phase, the ions are free and mobile and can act as charge carriers for electricity.
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Which substance conducts electricity in both molten and solid states?
Ag (silver) because it is a metal and metals conduct electricity no matter in solid or liquid phase.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric currents in the liquid phase or when dissolved in the water but do not conduct electric currents in the solid phase?
because when the ions can move around freely, they can conduct electricity better
Is Mercury electric?
Liquid mercury can conduct electricity, it's what makes mercury thermostats work. As for solid mercury, it conducts electricity in solid phase as all metals do.
Is oxidized copper in liquid phase considered an electrolyte?
No, oxidized copper in liquid phase is not considered an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a substance that can conduct electricity when dissolved in a liquid. Oxidized copper, while it may contain ions, does not exhibit the same electrical conductivity properties as typical electrolytes.
What temperature at which a substance in the liquid phase transforms to the gaseous phase refers to the substances?
The temperature at which a substance in the liquid phase transforms to the gaseous phase is called the boiling point for pure substances. It is a characteristic property of the substance and remains constant under a specific pressure.
Which substance conducts electricity in both molten and solid states?
Ag (silver) because it is a metal and metals conduct electricity no matter in solid or liquid phase.
Can NaCl conduct electricity in the liquid phase?
Yes, melted sodium chloride is an electrolyte.
Is carbon dioxide in liquid phase considered an electrolyte?
No, liquid carbon dioxide is not an electrolyte. For a substance to conduct electricity, free moving electric charges must be present. Carbon dioxide is made of neutral CO2 molecules, thus there are no electric charges to conduct the electricity.
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
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric currents in the liquid phase or when dissolved in the water but do not conduct electric currents in the solid phase?
because when the ions can move around freely, they can conduct electricity better
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase or when dissolve in water but donot conduct electric current in the solid phase?
In the liquid phase (or dissolved in water), ions are able to move. That is what's necessary for electricity to flow in the body of an ionic compound. In the solid phase all those atoms are locked in position in the crystal. This is why the electrolysis of NaCl requires it to be molten (liquefied) first before it can conduct electricity.
Why do ionic crystals conduct electric current in the liquid phase but do not conduct electric current in the solid phase?
Because ionic crystals contain ions which are arranged compactely by electrovalent force.in solutioon they become free ions because the solvent overcome their attractions so,they conduct electric current
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?
Ionic crystals conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in the liquid phase because the ions are free to move and carry electrical charge. In the solid phase, the ions are locked in place and cannot move freely to conduct electricity. In contrast, metals conduct in the solid phase due to the mobility of free electrons within the metallic lattice.
Is Mercury electric?
Liquid mercury can conduct electricity, it's what makes mercury thermostats work. As for solid mercury, it conducts electricity in solid phase as all metals do.
Why does sodium chloride conducts electricity not when a solid?
When solid sodium chloride dos not conduct electricity because the ions are tightly bound in the ionic crystal lattice. When molten or when dissolved the ions are free to move and conduct electricity.
Which phase always fills its container?
when a substance is in liquid phase
Is oxidized copper in liquid phase considered an electrolyte?
No, oxidized copper in liquid phase is not considered an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a substance that can conduct electricity when dissolved in a liquid. Oxidized copper, while it may contain ions, does not exhibit the same electrical conductivity properties as typical electrolytes.
