Chemistry A-Level
conductivity when molten
What conductivity when molten means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Melting or dissolving frees the ions to move, which is why ionic compounds conduct only when molten or in solution, never as solids.
Topics that use conductivity when molten
- Ionic bonding (AQA A-Level)
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