A substance conducts an electric current when it is in the liquid state. What would the conductivity of the substance in solid form indicate about the type of bond in the substance?

A.) If the solid is conductive, the bonds are ionic.

B.) If the solid is not conductive, the bonds are covalent.

C.) If the solid is conductive, the bonds are metallic.

D.) If the solid is not conductive, the bonds are metallic.

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Anthony

30 June, 09:05

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Jeffery Joyce · Answer 1

C.) If the solid is conductive, the bonds are metallic.

ionic bonds don't conduct in solid nor do covalent bonds.