Question

Why is $\mathrm{NaCl}$ soluble in water?

Answer 1

Sodium Chloride:

1. Sodium chloride is a chemical compound that has a chemical formula $\mathrm{NaCl}$.
2. Salt is made up of strong sodium ions linked to negative chloride ions (Sodium chloride).

Solubility:

1. Because the positive portion of water molecules attracts the negative chloride ions and the negative component of water molecules attracts the positive sodium ions, water may dissolve the salt.
2. However, when an ionic substance like sodium chloride ($\mathrm{NaCl}$) dissolves in water, the Sodium chloride lattice dissociates into individual ions that are solved (wrapped) with a layer of water molecules.
3. Nonetheless, because crystalline $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is recovered by solvent evaporation, $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is considered to dissolve in water.

Hence, $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is soluble in water.