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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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When do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Options
A When aqueous or molten, because the ions are free to move
Correct Answer
B Only when solid
C Never
D Only when frozen
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when aqueous or molten because the ions are free to move. When solid, the ions are fixed in an ionic lattice so can't conduct electricity.

Hint

The notes specify when ions are mobile.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 869 of 1872
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