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What happens when sodium chloride melts?

A Covalent bonds in a giant lattice are broken.
B
Electrons are released from atoms.
C
Electrostatic forces of attraction between ions are overcome.
D Molecules are separated into ions.

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Answer:

C. Electrostatic forces of attraction between ions are overcome.

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Answer:

the sodium melts to form a ball that moves around on the surface.

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