Question

Is calcium hydroxide a good conductor of electricity?

Answer 1

Calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)₂ can conduct electricity in an aqueous solution state or molten state.

• But being an ionic compound, calcium hydroxide cannot conduct electricity when it is in the solid-state.
• Ionic compounds are made up of charged ions.
• Ionic compounds are held tightly in the solid-state.
• It moves in the molten or aqueous solution state.
• These ions keep on moving between the electrodes, due to which the conduction of electricity becomes easier.