Sodium chloride is made up of clear, colorless crystals. A solution of sodium chloride in water is a good conductor of electricity. Which statement describes sodium chloride?
A solution of sodium chloride in water is a good conductor of electricity because it is made up of ions that are held together by ionic bonds. When in aqueous solution, it dissociates into ions.
Short answer: It is made up of ions that are held together by ionic bonds.
