Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 4 - No. 44)
What is the primary reason why ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten?
The ions are free to move
The electrons are delocalized
The covalent bonds break
The intermolecular forces are strong
Explanation
When molten, the ions in an ionic compound are free to move and carry an electric charge.
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