Why fused sodium chloride can conduct electricity?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Electrolysis
02 Mark
2022
Fused sodium chloride can conduct electricity because, when it is melted (fused), the ionic bonds holding the Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions in a rigid structure are broken. This allows the ions to move freely in the molten state. The movement of these charged ions enables the conduction of electric current.
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