Why the ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state and not in the solidified state?

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In solid state , the ions are fixed at there lattice points by strong intermolecular forces , so there are no free ions to conduct electricity . While in molten state , there are individual ions present in solution , which can conduct electricity easily

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Becoz ions cannot dissociate in solid state and for conduction of electricity we need to dissociate ions and this is possible in molten state Becoz in molten state there intermolecular distance decreases and it easy dissociate and conduct electricity

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But this is properly correct explanation because in the solidified state the intermolecular distance is more less than molten state....so for the conduction of the electricity it is important to presence of free movable ions which is present only in molten state not in solid state which has fixed lattice structure.

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In solid state they are present in the lattice. If we add a solvent, say water, its hydration energy breaks down the lattice hence dividing the whole molecule into its constituent ions. Or even if we supply sufficient energy to break the whole lattice(i.e into the molten state) , the ions form, carrying the charge which will conduct electric current

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