Arrange the Three Ionic Compounds Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Aluminum

question 6

Multiple Choice

Arrange the three ionic compounds sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and aluminum chloride in order of increasing melting point.

• A)NaCl  MgCl₂  AlCl₃
• B)MgCl₂  NaCl  AlCl₃
• C)AlCl₃  MgCl₂  NaCl
• D)AlCl₃  NaCl  MgCl₂
• E)NaCl  AlCl₃  MgCl₂

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