How does sodium chloride have a high melting point and conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
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Answer: sodium chloride is an ionic compound. The atoms are bonded by strong intermolecular forces of attraction. So it is difficult to break the bond between the atoms unless and until heated to a high point. So it has high melting point. The considerable energy supplied would overcome the forces of attraction and the solid melts. Sodium chloride conducts electricity when dissolved in water because it dissociates into sodium cation and chlorine anion. These ions present in the solution conduct electricity.
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