The melting point of sodium chloride is 801°C. The melting point of chlorine is -101°C. Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, the difference between the melting points of these two substances.

It's harder to melt sodium chloride because of its density and stability.

Explanation:

The bond between Na+ and Cl- is an ionic bond, meaning its an ionic compound. Ionic compounds have more inter molecular forces(forces involving multiple molecules). Chlorine has much less of these forces than NaCl and isn't as dense.

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.