Compounds

Sodium chloride

An ionic compound composed of sodium and chloride ions.

Formula

NaCl

Entry type

Compound reference

Understanding this entry

The formula describes an ion ratio in a lattice rather than a separate NaCl molecule in an ordinary crystal. Dissolved ions help explain electrical conductivity in aqueous solution.

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