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cephaswizzy(m): 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
because chlorine in sodium chloride is not a metal
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
Jesuspikin8: 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
1. An alloy is a Mixture of metals.

2. Mixtures are defined as "physically" combined entities

3. Compounds are "chemically' combined entities

4. Since NaCl is a compound it therefore can not be referred to as an alloy
Rawblings(m): 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
NaCl is a compound. Alloys are mixtures
Mixtures don't have formula because they contain many substance which makes them heterogeneous
Gloryejims(f): 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
The reason is that sodium attaches itself very strongly to other elements. Its compounds are very difficult to break apart
Re: 100k For Lucky Student Nairalanders. by Nobody: 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.

Chai.....How many marks? cheesy
Timcy2(m): 5:04pm On Sep 18, 2017
The bonding power between dem are strong,
perrypablo: 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
an alloy is a mixture or combination of two metals whereas nacl is made up of metal sodium and a non metal chlorine thus making a compound
omenka(m): 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
veilkonsultant:
... sodium chloride does not corrode under wet conditions
There are many alloys resistant to corrosion.

Wrong.
projet: 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
Sodium-potassium alloy, colloquially called NaK (commonly pronounced /næk/ ), [1] is an alloy of two alkali metals sodium (Na, atomic number 11) and potassium (K, atomic number 19) and which is usually liquid at room temperature
EgusiShankly: 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
Gloryejims(f): 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
Silvertrinity:


Still on this ish?

Just saw it
babyfaceafrica: 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
they don't conduct electricity
Re: 100k For Lucky Student Nairalanders. by Nobody: 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
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Alloy is combination of two or more metals...NaCl,contains a metal and non-metal.
NaCl is an ionic compound.(A salt)
omenka(m): 5:05pm On Sep 18, 2017
perrypablo:
an alloy is a mixture or combination of two metals whereas nacl is made up of metal sodium and a non metal chlorine thus making a compound
There are alloys that combine metals and non metals.

Wrong.
Re: 100k For Lucky Student Nairalanders. by Nobody: 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
An alloy simply means the combination of two metals... sodium is a metal bt chlorine is not... so sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy...
veilkonsultant: 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
... sodium chloride is an end product of reactions. so can't be regarded as alloy
INCREDIBLEGUY: 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
it can not be referred to sodium chloride because Sodium chloride, also known as salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions why allow is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion
sollybatuaoye001(m): 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
NaCl is a mixture of metal and non metal while alloy is a mixture of metals
Shamoo100(m): 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
Because of its reaction rate with metals
omenka(m): 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
Jesuspikin8:
1. An alloy is a Mixture of metals.

2. Mixtures are defined as "physically" combined entities

3. Compounds are "chemically' combined entities

4. Since NaCl is a compound it therefore can not be referred to as an alloy
Wrong.
jerryflames(m): 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
Salt, for example (sodium chloride, NaCl), is considered an ionic compound, not an alloy of sodium.
This is because if the unlike atoms in a substance are attracted by strong electrical forces, the result is not an ordered solid solution with metallic properties but a true chemical compound
Boldwinner(m): 5:06pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
This is because sodium chloride cannot be broken down into it's constituent elements as in the case of an alloy.
VinceSpence(m): 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
Sodium chloride is not alloy cause is not a metal.An alloy is metal consisting of two elements of which one of the element is a metal.
gemiclem(m): 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
because of the effect of salt on rust
Jesuspikin8: 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
There are alloys that combine metals and non metals.

Wrong.
Confirm my second answer please
Munner(m): 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
Because it forms an ionic compound/ salt
xender(m): 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that have a high atomic weight and a density at least 5 times greater than that of water.


Sodium is a member of the alkali metals family
ModusOperandi(f): 5:07pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
Alloys are mixtures of metals, without ionic or covalent bondng. NaCl is a mixture of metal and gas (chlorine) and is regarded as a compound

*Compounds are formed by combining two more more elements that form a chemical bond between the elements in a ratio dependent on the atomic structure. Bonds are either covalaent or ionic, sodium chloride has an ionic bond, hence its a compound not an alloy
DRPAIT123(m): 5:08pm On Sep 18, 2017
Bro Omenka,kindly view my answer at the previous pages
veilkonsultant: 5:08pm On Sep 18, 2017
... alloys are more like the target of reactions processes, that what I meant
Sholexyz(m): 5:08pm On Sep 18, 2017
omenka:
Question.

Explain the reason why sodium chloride cannot be referred to as an alloy even though añ alloy is said to be a combination of two or more elements, one of which is a metal.
because sodium chloride, common table salt,
could be described as a metallic compound in
the sense that one of the parent elements in
sodium chloride is a metal, while elemental
chlorine is a non metal. However sodium
chloride itself is not a metal. It is a poor
conductor of electricity,
jerryflames(m): 5:08pm On Sep 18, 2017
I'm really waiting for who would eventually win this chemistry question.. Would be interesting

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