Which statement about ionic compounds is incorrect?

  1. Conduct when molten
  2. Conduct when dissolved in water
  3. Conduct when solid
  4. Contain ions
Answer

C) Conduct when solid

Solid ionic compounds do not conduct because the ions are fixed in the lattice. They conduct when molten or dissolved, when ions can move.

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