alleryWhy are solid ionic salts not electrolysed before melting or dissolving?
AThey contain no ions
BThey lack mobile ions
CThey are usually solids
DThey lack free electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They lack mobile ions
Electrolysis requires mobile ions; ions in most solid salts are not mobile.
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