why isCl2 is gas at room temp but NaCl is solid at room temp

Cards (2)

  • Chlorine
    covalent bonds between atoms forming molecules with weak attraction between molecules and has a low boiling point
  • Sodium chloride:
    Electrostatic forces of attraction so there’s strong bonds in all directions between oppositely charged ions forming giant lattice and large amounts of energy needed to break bonds high melting point