The bond angle in the Water Molecule is approx. 104.5 degrees. The methane molecule is approx. 109.5 degrees. The differences, is due to the force from the surrounding molecules and atoms. For example the Lone pairs of electrons.
Atomic mass of sodium is 22.9 g/mol
atomic mass of chloride is 35.45 g/mol
sodium chloride is 22.99 + 35.45= 58.44 g/mol
Been a year since i was in chem but my money is on true
The answer is surface tension
A sodium chloride is like most of the ionic compounds
existing here on earth in which they are composed of having a high melting
point and by this, if found in underground rock deposits, they are usually in a
form of solid.
