Would an aqueous solution of a salt containing NO metal ions be capable of conducting a current?

Answer 1

An aqueous solution of non-metal salts would be quite capable of conducting electricity.

An ammonium chloride solution is composed of #NH_4^+# and #Cl^-# ions, both non-metals. Such a solution would be quite conductive to electricity as charged particles are still present.

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Answer 2

Serenity Allen

No, since metal ions are necessary for an aqueous solution to be conductivity, a salt aqueous solution devoid of metal ions would not conduct a current.

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