Question

explain why metals conduct electricity in their solid forms but ionic compounds do not. you may use a picture to support your answer

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ionic solids are defined as the solids in which atoms of opposite charge are held together by strong forces of attraction. As a result, in solid state these atoms are not present in free state.

Hence, they cannot move as ions from one place to another. On the other hand, metals are able to conduct electricity because of the presence of free electrons in it.

As we know that electricity is the flow of ions or electrons from one place to another. Therefore, metals are able to conduct electricity in their solid state.