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Copper is conducting as such while `Cu SO_(4)` is conducting only in molten state or in aqueous solution. Why ?

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`Cu` is conducting due to its metallic character while `CuSO_(4)` is conducting in molten or aqueous solution due to the movement of ions (`Cu^(2+)` and `SO_(4)^(2-)` ions).
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