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  • Sodium Bromide (NaBr): Properties & Why It's a Solid
    Sodium bromide (NaBr) is not a gas under standard conditions. It's a white, crystalline solid.

    Here's why:

    * Ionic Compounds: Sodium bromide is an ionic compound, formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged sodium ions (Na+) and negatively charged bromide ions (Br-).

    * Strong Bonds: The ionic bonds in sodium bromide are very strong, requiring a lot of energy to break them.

    * High Melting Point: This strong bonding results in a high melting point for sodium bromide (747 °C or 1377 °F), far above room temperature.

    Therefore, sodium bromide does not exist as a gas under normal conditions.

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