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Sodium Chloride is an ionic salt that has a lattice (crystal) structure composed of alternating sodium cations and negative chloride anions (Na+ Cl-). Water (H2O) is a polar molecule, which means it has an uneven charge distribution (i.e. the oxygen is more negatively charged than the 2 hydrogen atoms that have a slightly positive charge). The negative (oxygen) end of water is attracted to the positive sodium ion in the salt, extracts it from the lattice and more water molecules surround it (i.e. "dissolve" it). The same is true for the positive (hydrogen) end of water and the negative chloride ion in the salt. These positive and negative attractions allow for NaCl to dissolve in water. However, benzene (C6H6) is a non-polar molecule, which means it has an even charge distribution (i.e. no positive or negative sides). Without these charges, the benzene molecule is not really attracted to the salt crystals and thus the salt remains in a crystal form and does not dissolve. S.M.
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∙ 10y agoSodium chloride is very soluble in water: the solubility at 20 0C is 360,9 g/L.
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∙ 10y agoSodium chloride is very soluble in water: approx. 360 g/L at 20 0C.
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∙ 10y agoThe solubility of sodium chloride in water is approx. 360 g/L at room temperature.
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∙ 11y agoit dissolves :)
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∙ 10y agoSodium chloride is very soluble in water.
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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Why sodium chloride is insoluble?
No that is not true. It is soluble in water.
Is sodium chloride soluble or insoluble?
yes it is soluble in water for certain limit..!! when the soluble capacity of the water exceeds beyond the standard value.. sodium chloride becomes insoluble..!!
Why is salt insoluble?
Sodium chloride is soluble in water; silver chloride is not soluble.
Why LiCl and NaCl are insoluble in water?
Sodium chloride and lithium chloride are very soluble in water.
What does sodium carbonate plus calcium chloride form?
Calcium carbonate (insoluble in water) is obtained and sodium chloride.
What happens if you mix solutions of sodium chloride and lead chloride?
Sodium chloride remain in solution; lead(II) chloride is practically insoluble in water.
What compounds is insoluble in water kcl potassium chloride agcl silver chloride na2co3 sodium carbonate cano32 calcium nitrate?
Silver chloride (AgCl) is insoluble in water.
Is sodium nitrate or sodium chloride more soluble?
Sodium nitrate is more soluble than sodium chloride; sand is insoluble in water.
Is NaClO3 soluble or insoluble?
Sodium chlorate is very soluble in water.
What is the separation technique for Silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate?
Silver chloride is insoluble in water; filtration is a simple method.
What is sulfur and sodium chloride?
Magnesium chloride(MgCl2 ) is a salt of magnesium. Sodium chloride(NaCl) is a salt of sodium.
What is formed when Cobalt 2 chloride reacts with sodium hydroxide?
The insoluble in water copper(II) hydroxide is formed.
