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when you are smelling something tiny particles of the substance have become gaseous and have entered your nose to be detected. In order for this to happen the intermolecular forces holding the molecules of that substance together must be weak.
This makes the substance volatile. Molecular compounds fit this since they have very weak forces of attraction between their molecules. Ionic compounds on the other hand have comparatively very strong intermolecular forces that hold them together thus not allowing them to escape in gaseous form to be smelled.
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∙ 15y agoTable salt doesn't have an odor.
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What type of atom is in sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride has two atoms in the formula unit (NaCl): sodium and chlorine.
Which substance is a compound carbon chloride sodium chloride sodium?
Sodium chloride is a compound.
Is sodium chloride carcinogenic?
Sodium chloride is not a cause of cancer.
What does Sodium chloride have?
Sodium chloride is formed from sodium and chlorine.
Is sodium chloride or sodium fluoride stronger?
sodium chloride
Why is sodium chloride different from sodium chloride crystals in its electricity conductivity?
Solid sodium chloride is not an electrolyte.Sodium chloride in water solutions or molten sodium chloride are electrolytes.
What elements are in sodium chloride other than sodium and chloride?
Sodium and chlorine are the only elements in sodium chloride.
What are the element of sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) contain chlorine and sodium.
What does sodium chloride produce on burning?
Sodium Chloride, common table salt, will not burn.
Is sodium chloride a compound or element?
Sodium chloride is a compound.
Is sodium chloride a base or an acid?
Sodium chloride is neutral.
What is the color of sodium chloride?
Crystals of pure sodium chloride are colorless.
