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MCQ
Sodium chloride has a much higher melting point than water because:
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A NaCl molecules are heavier
B Strong ionic bonds must be broken in the NaCl lattice
C Water has stronger bonds between its atoms
D NaCl is a covalent compound
Explanation

Melting NaCl requires overcoming the strong electrostatic forces of the ionic lattice.

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