Q. 294.1( 10 Votes )
Explain why, a solution of cane sugar does not conduct electricity but a solution of common salt is a good conductor of electricity.
Answer :
A solution of cane sugar does not conduct electricity but a solution of common salt is a good conductor of electricity. Because common salt is an ionic compound containing ionic bonds whose ions are responsible for the conduction of electricity through the solution whereas cane sugar is covalent compound which do not conduct electricity.
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