Chemistry
Correct the following statements — Lead bromide conducts electricity.
Electrolysis
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Molten lead bromide conducts electricity.
Reason — Solid lead bromide is a non-conductor of electricity since it's ions are not free but held together by an electrostatic force of attraction. In molten state the ions become free and hence conduct electricity.
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