4.2.4.3 - Conduct Electricity When Molten or Dissolved
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Why don't solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of the ions.
What happens to ionic compounds when they are melted?
💡 Hint: What does melting do to a solid structure?
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Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of solid ionic compounds.
What happens to an ionic compound when it is dissolved in water?
💡 Hint: Think about solubility and ion interaction with water.
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If you have a solid ionic compound and heat it to its melting point, describe the changes at the molecular level and explain how these contribute to conductivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of temperature on ion mobility.
Consider a hypothetical ionic compound that does not dissolve in water. How might its conductivity compare to a compound that does dissolve? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of ion mobility in solutions.
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