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MCQ
Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electricity because:
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A They have no ions
B Their ions are fixed in the lattice and cannot move
C They contain only molecules
D They have no electrons
Explanation

In the solid state, ions are locked in the crystal lattice and cannot move freely.

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