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  • Sodium Chloride Dissociation: Ions Formed and Explanation
    When one mole of sodium chloride (NaCl) dissociates in water, it produces:

    * One mole of sodium ions (Na+)

    * One mole of chloride ions (Cl-)

    The dissociation reaction looks like this:

    NaCl (s) → Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)

    Here's a breakdown:

    * NaCl (s): Solid sodium chloride

    * Na+ (aq): Sodium ions dissolved in water (aqueous)

    * Cl- (aq): Chloride ions dissolved in water (aqueous)

    This is why sodium chloride solutions are able to conduct electricity, as the dissolved ions can move freely and carry charge.

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