Question

Which type of substance can conduct electricity in the liquid phase but not in the solid phase and why?

Answer 1

1) ionic compound


there should be motive ions or free movable electrons to conduct electricity. The ionic compounds in the solid state, has no motive ions or free electrons as the ions are tightly attracted to each other. But in liquid state, the ions separate and move freely.

Answer 2

Answer:ionic compound

Explanation:

In an ionic solid, all the ions are tightly held by electrostatic attraction with the neighbouring oppositely charged ion hence they are immobile. Electricity conduction by ionic substances depends on the mobility of ions. When dissolved in water, these ions are now pulled apart from each other and migrate freely. The same occurs when the crystal lattice collapses and the solid melts. Hence only the fused substance or the solution of the substance can conduct electricity.