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  4. Solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia at -33° C conduct electricity without chemical reaction at the electrodes. Hence, conductivity should

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Q. Solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia at $-33^{\circ} C$ conduct electricity without chemical reaction at the electrodes. Hence, conductivity should

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Solution:

The electrical conductivity of a metal decreases as temperature increases. The increase in temperature causes thermal agitation of the metal ions. This impedes the flow of electrons when an electrical field is applied