MCQ
Solid $NaCl$ is a bad conductor of electricity because
  • A
    in solid $NaCl$ there are no ions
  • B
    solid $NaCl$ is covalent
  • in solid $NaCl$ there is no mobility of ions
  • D
    in solid $NaCl$ there are no electrons

Answer

Correct option: C.
in solid $NaCl$ there is no mobility of ions
c
Solid $NaCl$ is a bad conductor of electricity because in solid $NaCl$, there is no free ion as they are bound by strong electrostatic forces. However, in molten state the ions become free and conduct electricity.

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