Will gaseous ionic compounds be free moving ions?

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Heating an ionic compound to its boiling point causes it to evaporate, resulting in the formation of gaseous molecules rather than free-moving ions. In the molten state, ionic compounds have free-moving ions due to the high temperature allowing them to overcome electrostatic forces. However, once the compound evaporates, most ions will recombine into neutral molecules, such as gaseous NaCl. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between the behavior of ionic compounds in molten form, where ions are mobile, and in gaseous form, where they tend to form neutral molecules. The conversation encourages readers to engage their understanding of physical chemistry to explore these concepts further.
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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?
 
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Most ions will recombine creating neutral molecules (like gaseous NaCl).
 
then why molten ionic compounds contain free moving ions?
 
abdo799 said:
then why molten ionic compounds contains free moving ions

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

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