The conduction of electricity in a solution of an ionic compound involves the movement of charged particles (ions). When electricity is passed through the solution, the ions move towards the opposite electrodes, allowing the flow of electric current.
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In a solution of an ionic compound, the conduction of electricity occurs through the movement of ions. When the ionic compound dissolves in a polar solvent like water, the positively and negatively charged ions separate and become free to move. These mobile ions can carry an electric current by migrating towards oppositely charged electrodes. At the cathode, positive ions (cations) move towards the negatively charged electrode, and at the anode, negative ions (anions) move towards the positively charged electrode. The flow of ions, or electrolyte mobility, enables the conduction of electricity in the solution, facilitating the completion of an electric circuit.