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Explain why the following substances conduct an electric current.
(a) Magnesium metal
(b) Molten magnesium chloride

Answer Text:
a)- Magnesium metal conducts due to presence of delocalized electrons.
b)Molten magnesium chloride conducts since it contains free ions.