Why is solid NaCl non-conductor of electricity? - Vidyadip

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Why is solid NaCl non-conductor of electricity?

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In solid $\mathrm{NaCl}, \mathrm{Na}^{+}$and $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$are not free to move, therefore, ions will not be able to carry current.

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