In terms of structure and/or bond types, explain why iodine solid (I2) is easier to break than solid sodium chloride, NaCl.
10 Points for correct answer, in simple words please.
10 Points for correct answer, in simple words please.
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Because sodium chloride has a metal and non-metal joined together, it has formed ionic bonds (which causes the melting point, boiling point to increase). Hence the bonds between its molecules is very strong.
Iodine solid (I2) is only connected to itself; non-metal to non-metal. Non-metals generally contain weak forces (intermolecular) between the molecules of iodine, so they have low melting points and the bonds are weak.
Iodine solid (I2) is only connected to itself; non-metal to non-metal. Non-metals generally contain weak forces (intermolecular) between the molecules of iodine, so they have low melting points and the bonds are weak.