Question

Why does the solution of magnesium chloride conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Electrical conduction:-

• The compounds containing charge carriers, free electrons or ions conducts electricity.
• Ionic compounds contain ions and that's why they can also conduct electricity.

Solution of Magnesium chloride$\left({\mathrm{MgCl}}_2\right)$:-

• Magnesium chloride$\left({\mathrm{MgCl}}_2\right)$ is an ionic compound.
• Magnesium chloride$\left({\mathrm{MgCl}}_2\right)$ is a powerful electrolyte that dissociates into ions when electricity is passed through it. Hence, it conducts electricity.