Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
NaCl(s) refers to solid sodium chloride, which is a crystalline compound composed of sodium (Na+) and chlorine (Cl-) ions held together by ionic bonds.
Related terms
Crystal lattice: A three-dimensional arrangement of positive and negative ions in an orderly pattern.
Ionic bond: A type of chemical bond formed between oppositely charged ions through electrostatic attraction.
Lattice energy: The energy released when gaseous ions come together to form an ionic solid.