Which statement best describes the lattice structure of solid sodium chloride?

A. Each sodium ion is surrounded by one chloride ion.

B. Each chloride ion is surrounded by two sodium ions.

C. Each chloride ion is surrounded by four sodium ions.

D. Each sodium ion is surrounded by six chloride ions.

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5 February, 10:27

Which statement best describes the lattice structure of solid sodium chloride?

A. Each sodium ion is surrounded by one chloride ion.

B. Each chloride ion is surrounded by two sodium ions.

C. Each chloride ion is surrounded by four sodium ions.

D. Each sodium ion is surrounded by six chloride ions.

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Bentley Horn · Answer 1

It is A, each sodium ion is surrounded by one chloride ion. the explanation is because Chlorine needs one more electron to have a full outer most shell, and sodium has one electron in its outer most shell.

Which statement best describes the lattice structure of solid sodium chloride?A. Each sodium ion is surrounded by one chloride ion.B. Each chloride ion is surrounded by two sodium ions.C. Each chloride ion is surrounded by four sodium ions.D. Each sodium ion is surrounded by six chloride ions.