Is salt a conductor?

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Conductor: A substance that can conduct electricity is known as a conductor because it contains free electrons.
Due to the lack of free ions or electrons, salt cannot conduct electricity when it is solid.
Due to the existence of free ions or electrons, salt can conduct electricity when it is molten or in an aqueous state.
Hence, salt can conduct electricity.

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