Question

For 7th grade
Why sodium chloride is not corrosive in nature

Answer 1

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Answer:

Sodium chloride forms when a sodium atom interacts with chlorine atoms and the sodium donates a negatively charged electron to the chlorine. This process makes sodium positively charged and chlorine negatively charged. As a result both ions are attracted to each other on the principle of “opposite charges attract.” This opposite charge binding forms an ionic bond between the two compounds and results in the crystallized salt sodium chloride (NaCl).Sodium and chloride both are dangerous by themselves but when they join together they are safe. Sodium and chlorine are toxic components but they combine to form sodium chloride (common salt) which we use in our every-day life!

This is what I infer about sodium chloride not being corrosive in nature.

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