AP Chemistry
2.4 Structure of Metals and Alloys
2.3 Structure of Ionic Solids
2.1 Types of Chemical Bonds
A student investigates the electrical conductivity of two pure crystalline solids, \(\text{K}(s)\) and \(\text{KCl}(s)\), at \(25\ ^\circ\text{C}\). The student observes that \(\text{K}(s)\) readily conducts electricity, whereas \(\text{KCl}(s)\) does not. Which of the following statements best explains the difference in electrical conductivity between the two solids?
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