Will gaseous ionic compounds be free moving ions?

abdo799

I knew while learning about electrolysis that if the ionic compound is molten it becomes free moving ions. If that is the case, what will happen if I continued heating till it reaches the boiling point so that the ionic compound evaporates?

Will it still be free moving ions?

Borek

Most ions will recombine creating neutral molecules (like gaseous NaCl).

abdo799

then why molten ionic compounds contain free moving ions?

epenguin

I think you could hasard an explanation yourself first, develop your physical imagination!