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Is nacl is a molecule?

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No. NaCl is an ionic compound and does not form molecules. It forms a crystal lattice in which every ion is surrounded by six ions of opposite charge. The formula NaCl is a formula unit which gives the simplest whole number ratio of ions in the compound. read more

It’s not considered a molecule as a molecule is considered to be a group of atoms bonded together sharing electrons (covalent bond). Sodium chloride is not covalently bonded and shares no electrons, thus not a molecule. read more

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