why don’t ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid phase?

jimbo Asked: why don’t ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid phase?

???? i know they conduct well in aqueous solution but why dont they conduct electricity in the solid phase??/

Answers:

Nitin P Answered:
Electric current is moving charges. Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electricity because the charged ions are locked into place

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