Which of the following is true regarding the attractive force that holds sodium chloride in the solid state?
I.It is electrostatic.
II.It is termed ionic bonding.
III.It depends on the distance between the sodium and chloride.
IV.It only operates between adjacent sodium and chloride.
A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) I, II, and III only
D) II and IV only
E) I-IV are all true statements.

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I. The attractive force in sodium chloride is electrostatic in nature, meaning it comes from attractions between opposite charges.
II. The type of bonding in sodium chloride is ionic bonding, which results from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to form ions with opposite charges that are attracted to each other.
III. The strength of the electrostatic attraction in sodium chloride depends on the distance between the ions, with closer ions having stronger attractions.
Overall, all of the statements (I-IV) are true regarding the attractive force that holds sodium chloride in the solid state.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Attractive Force