Question detail
What is the structure of sodium chloride in terms of ionic compounds?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Question
- A. A giant ionic lattice
- B. A simple molecular structure
- C. A covalent network
- D. A metallic lattice
Answer
A giant ionic lattice
Explanation
Sodium chloride forms a giant ionic lattice structure where each sodium ion is surrounded by chloride ions and vice versa, held together by strong electrostatic forces.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Ionic Lattices
Students often confuse sodium chloride with other ionic compounds and think all ionic lattices are the same.
Focus on understanding that sodium chloride is a specific example of a giant ionic lattice, and recognize its unique properties without generalizing to all ionic structures.
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