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What is the coordination number of sodium and chloride ions in sodium chloride crystals?
For a crystal of sodium chloride, state the co-ordination number of each sodium ion and chloride ion in the crystal lattice.
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Solution
In sodium chloride (NaCl) crystals, the coordination numbers are as follows:
Sodium ions (Na+) = 6
Chloride ions (Cl−) = 6
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