In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of substances, a student used the set-up shown below.

In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of substances, a student used the set-up shown below.

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a) Magnesium metal conducts due to presence of delocalized electrons.

b) Molten magnesium chloride conducts since it contains free ions.

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johnmulu answered the question on April 10, 2017 at 12:03

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