Sodium chloride physical properties include polarity, density, boiling point, color, odor, viscosity, texture, electrical conductivity, and refractive index. The physical properties of ionic solids, like sodium chloride, are affected by the arrangement of the ions.

Ionic compounds, such as sodium chloride, form a three-dimensional lattice structure. This regular pattern of ions attracts each other by electrostatic forces. Increasing the attraction between the two ions releases energy.

A molten sodium chloride can be broken down into its constituent ions through a process known as electrolysis. In this process, ions are drawn to a positive electrode (anode) and lost to a negative electrode (cathode). These ions are pumped around an external circuit by a power source.

The density of a molten sodium chloride is 2.165 grams per milliliter. It melts at a temperature of 1440 degrees Celsius. Sodium chloride is a white crystalline compound.

Sodium chloride is commonly used as a food preservative. It also has applications in the oil industry and in textile industries. Sodium chloride is a component of table salt and is found naturally in seawater.

Salt is a common ingredient in cooking and cleansing solutions. When too much sodium is consumed, it increases the volume of the bloodstream and increases blood pressure. By reducing the intake of sodium, blood pressure can be reduced.

Sodium chloride is a stable compound that can be used in the production of many chemicals. For example, it is used to make soda carbonate, sodium hydroxide, and baking soda.