why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when in molten state or solution but not when solid?

this is because ionic compounds have positive and negative ions that are only allowed to move when the compound is liquid or when dissolved in solution. in solid state they are in their fixed position and the ions cant transfer electricity.

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