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Ionic compounds in the solid state

Question
Ionic compounds in the solid state
Conduct electricity well
Do not conduct electricity, because ions cannot move freely in the rigid structure
Conduct electricity better than in the molten state
Always exist as liquids
Answer
Do not conduct electricity, because ions cannot move freely in the rigid structure
Detailed Explanation
In the solid state, ions are locked in a rigid structure and cannot move, so ionic compounds do not conduct electricity.
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