Suggest a method, other than using water, for making Solid Sodium Chloride conduct electricity.

Question

Suggest a method, other than using water, for making Solid Sodium Chloride conduct electricity. 

Answer 1

Solid salt in its lattice structure form, is unable to conduct electricity. When melted or dissolved in water, however, the crystal lattice breaks down and allows the charged particles to move freely. This, in turn, allows the conduction of electricity. 

In short, melting NaCl at very high temperatures allows us to conduct electricity.