Can sodium chloride melt

Answer 1

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a crystal lattice structure at a molecular level, while sodium itself (Na) is a pure element and also metallic. A pure element in it's natural state will usually have different properties if mixed with another element.

Specifically, elemental sodium is held together by metallic bonding in which electrons are delocalized through the mass of metal and shared collectively by the metal atoms. This holds the atoms together but allows them to slide past one another. This is why many metals are malleable solids.

In sodium chloride the electrons are not delocalized. Instead it consists of alternating sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-). These atoms are arranged in a rigid structure that maximizes the distance between ions of like charge, which repel, and minimizes distance between oppositely charged ions, which attract.

Answer 2

Sodium Chloride is common table salt. NaCl and is brittle and not malleable.

Answer 3

Molten sodium chloride, sodium chloride melts at 8010C, conducts electricity

Answer 4

The melting point of sodium chloride is 801 0C.

Answer 5

Ductility is property of metals, not of ionic compounds.

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Yes.