Why $N a C l$ is an ionic compound?

N a

is negatively charged whereas

C l

is positively charged

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

N a

is positively charged and

C l

is negatively charged

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Both A and B

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

None of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B $N a$ is positively charged and $C l$ is negatively charged
$N a C l$ is an ionic compound because $N a$ is positively charged and $C$ is negatively charged.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Assertion :When an electric current is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, sodium ions move towards cathode and chloride ions move towards anode. Reason: Cathode is a negatively charged electrode and therefore attracts

N A + i o n s

. Anode is a positively charged electrode and therefore attracts

C l -

ions

Q. Mixing of the positively charged colloidal solution with negatively charged colloidal solution brings ______. The decreasing order of coagulating power of

N a^{+}

B a^{2 +}

and

A l^{3 +}

for negatively charged colloidal solution is ______.

Q. On rubbing a glass rod with a silk cloth why is it that the glass rod will acquire positive charge whereas the silk cloth gets negative charge and not the other way round ,why can't the glass rod get negatively charged and the silk cloth positively charged ?

If an object made of substance A is rubbed with an object made of substance B, then A becomes positively charged and B becomes negatively charged. If, however, an object made of substance A is rubbed against an object made of substance C, then A become negatively charged. What will happen if an object made of substance B is rubbed against an object made of substance C?

Q. To test if a body is charged or not you will use
a. Another uncharged body
b. A positively charged body
c. A negatively charged body
d. A positively and negatively charged body

and why?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Why NaCl is an ionic compound?

The correct option is B Na is positively charged and Cl is negatively chargedNaCl is an ionic compound because Na is positively charged and C is negatively charged.

Why $N a C l$ is an ionic compound?

The correct option is B $N a$ is positively charged and $C l$ is negatively charged
$N a C l$ is an ionic compound because $N a$ is positively charged and $C$ is negatively charged.