can someone explain why when ammonium chloride is a solid it doesnt conduct electricity.
but
when dissolved in water it did conduct electricity
but
when dissolved in water it did conduct electricity
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In the solid state, it does not have the free ions flowing needed to conduct electricity. The atoms are locked in place.
However in the liquid state, it does have free ions. The free ions allow the conductivity of electricity.
However in the liquid state, it does have free ions. The free ions allow the conductivity of electricity.
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To be able to conduct electricity, the ions must be able to move in order to complete the electric circuit. The ions is solid ammonium chloride cannot move, no motion, no conductivity.