1. The problem asks: How do ionic compounds conduct electricity in aqueous solution? 2. Ionic compounds are made of positive and negative ions held together by ionic bonds in a solid lattice. 3. When an ionic compound dissolves in water, it dissociates into its constituent ions. This process is called dissociation. 4. The formula for dissociation can be written as: $$\text{AB (s)} \rightarrow \text{A}^+ (aq) + \text{B}^- (aq)$$ where AB is the ionic compound, and A+ and B- are the ions. 5. These free ions in solution are charged particles that can move freely. 6. Electricity is conducted through the movement of charged particles, so the presence of free ions allows the solution to conduct electricity. 7. In summary, ionic compounds conduct electricity in aqueous solution because they dissociate into free ions that carry electric current.