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Determining the nature of chemical interactions, such as whether they are ion-ion or ion-dipole, can sometimes be confusing. However, I can help explain the concepts to you.
To determine whether a compound exhibits an ion-dipole or ion-ion interaction, you need to consider the types of species present and their charges.
Let's first discuss NaCl, which is table salt. In the solid state, NaCl forms a crystal lattice structure composed of alternating sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions. Due to the for