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Why does common table salt (NaCl) have a high melting point?

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07-03-2017

NaCI (sodium chloride) has a high melting point because of the strong electrostatic attraction between its positive and negative ions.

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07-03-2017

Due to the strong attraction between the positive charge of the sodium and the negative charge of the chlorine NaCl has a strong ionic
bond. This strong bond requires more heat to break apart than normal bonds.

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