Will a solid ionic compound conduct electricity ?

Electricity is conducted by electrons or ions. In order for an ionic compound to conduct electricity, the ions must be able to move freely and carry the charge throughout the solution. A solid ionic compound will not conduct electricity because although it has ions that are capable of carrying electric charge, in a solid state they cannot move. If this compound was dissolved in water, the ions would be able to move freely and the solution will be able to conduct electricity.

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