Read the following case carefully:
A chemistry teacher provided two unknown compounds, X and Y, to students and asked them to investigate their properties.
| Property | Compound X | Compound Y |
| Melting point | High | Low |
| Conductivity (Molten state) | Conducts electricity | Does not conduct electricity |
| Nature | Hard and brittle | Soft |
Based on these observations, answer the following questions.
1. A student concludes that Compound X should conduct electricity in the solid state because it contains ions. Evaluate the statement. -
2. Which conclusion is best supported by the data in the table? -