CH-313
Simple molecular structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Simple molecular structures
Which statement best explains why wax has a low melting point compared to sodium chloride?
- Wax has weak intermolecular forces while sodium chloride has strong ionic bonds.
- Wax has strong covalent bonds while sodium chloride has weak ionic bonds.
- Wax is denser than sodium chloride so it melts more easily.
- Wax contains ions while sodium chloride contains molecules.
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