Question #287706

Why fire sodium chloride not conducts electricity in its solid form


Expert's answer

Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity, because there are no electrons which are free to move. When it melts, sodium chloride undergoes electrolysis, which involves conduction of electricity because of the movement and discharge of the ions.


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