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Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms

Name: Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms
Brand: PolyLab

Material : PS / PE

HSN Code : 90230010

Polylab presents top rated and best Molecular Model Set – Sodium Chloride – Open 27 Atoms, specially designed to demonstrate the crystal structure and ionic bonding of NaCl in an interactive and visual manner. This educational model helps students clearly understand the arrangement of sodium and chloride ions in a lattice structure.

As trusted manufacturers and suppliers, Polylab focuses on delivering high-quality educational tools that simplify complex chemistry concepts. This set allows learners to build the sodium chloride structure using accurately designed components, making it easier to visualize ionic bonding and crystal formation.

Manufactured using durable and precision-molded materials, the Polylab Sodium Chloride Model Set ensures long-lasting use in classrooms and laboratories. Its open 27-atoms configuration provides a clear and structured representation of the ionic lattice for effective learning.

Code	Particulars	Packing
58031	Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms	1 Pc

Recognized among the best manufacturers and suppliers, Polylab continues to offer reliable and innovative science education products. This model set is ideal for enhancing conceptual understanding of solid-state chemistry through practical demonstration.

Our Application Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms:

Chemistry Education : Used to teach ionic bonding and crystal structures.
Classroom Demonstrations : Helps visualize sodium chloride lattice formation.
Laboratory Learning : Supports practical understanding of solid-state chemistry.
Student Training : Enhances conceptual clarity through hands-on modeling.
Academic Workshops : Useful for interactive chemistry teaching sessions.

Key Features of Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms:

Open 27-Atom Structure : Clearly represents the cubic lattice arrangement of sodium chloride.
Accurate Ionic Representation : Helps demonstrate sodium and chloride ion positioning.
Durable Components : Made from strong material for repeated educational use.
Easy Assembly : Simple design allows quick construction of crystal models.
Clear Visualization : Enhances understanding of ionic bonding and structure.

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Consistent Product Quality : Manufactured under strict standards for accuracy and reliability.
Wide Academic Acceptance : Trusted by schools, colleges, and institutions.
Precision Design : Ensures correct structural representation of molecules.
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Frequently Asked Questions Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms

This specialized set is the best because it focuses exclusively on the classic NaCl structure with atoms specifically designed for accurate octahedral coordination. The 13 Sodium (VI) and 14 Chlorine (VI) atoms feature the correct six-hole configuration that allows building the face-centered cubic lattice with proper 6:6 coordination. The 27-atom open design provides a perfect balance—large enough to show multiple unit cells and lattice periodicity, yet open enough to see interior ions clearly. This focused, accurate approach provides the top rated understanding of ionic crystal structure.

The VI configuration (six holes) on both atom types is specifically engineered to represent the octahedral coordination environment in NaCl. In the crystal structure, each sodium ion is surrounded by six chloride ions at the vertices of an octahedron, and each chloride ion is similarly surrounded by six sodium ions. The six holes allow connectors to be placed in all six octahedral directions (along x, y, and z axes, both positive and negative), creating the accurate three-dimensional lattice structure.

The 13 sodium and 14 chlorine atoms are carefully chosen to build an open 3x3x3 representation of the NaCl lattice. This arrangement creates a cube of ions that clearly shows the repeating unit cell structure while allowing visualization of interior ions. The slight excess of chlorine (14 vs 13 sodium) is necessary for proper lattice termination—in an ionic crystal, the surface may have different ion counts than the interior while maintaining overall 1:1 stoichiometry in the bulk.

Open refers to the design of the model where the lattice is built with visible interior spaces, allowing students to see ions that are not just on the surface. Unlike a solid, opaque model, this open structure with connectors creates a cage-like lattice where you can look through the crystal and observe the regular arrangement of ions throughout the structure. This is the best design for teaching about unit cells and lattice periodicity.

The set includes 60 Connectors. These represent the ionic bonds and lattice connections in the crystal structure. While ionic bonds are electrostatic attractions rather than directional bonds like covalent bonds, the connectors create a stable physical model that accurately shows the spatial arrangement and coordination geometry of the ions. They are essential for building a rigid, self-supporting lattice structure for visualization.

Coordination number is the number of nearest neighbors surrounding an ion. In NaCl, both sodium and chloride have coordination number 6 (octahedral coordination). With this set, students can clearly see that each sodium atom (typically smaller and often differently colored) is connected to six chlorine atoms (larger, different color) around it, and vice versa. This visual demonstration makes this set the best for understanding this fundamental concept.

This sodium chloride set is suitable for a wide range of educational levels. It is excellent for introductory general chemistry when teaching ionic bonding and crystal structures. It is ideal for undergraduate inorganic chemistry and solid-state chemistry courses. It is also valuable for graduate-level discussions of crystal chemistry and materials science. The specialized, focused nature makes it the best for in-depth study at any level.

The 27-atom (3x3x3) construction allows students to identify multiple unit cells within the larger lattice. They can pick out the smallest repeating unit (the face-centered cubic unit cell) and see how it repeats in all three dimensions to build the macroscopic crystal. This visual demonstration of periodicity is the top rated for understanding crystallography.

Yes, this is one of the best applications of this model. By examining the lattice structure, students can see that there are planes of ions (cleavage planes) where fewer bonds need to be broken. In NaCl, cleavage occurs along planes that maintain electroneutrality. The model clearly shows these planes, making it the best for connecting crystal structure to macroscopic physical properties.

The Molecular Model Set - Sodium Chloride - Open 27 Atoms (Code 58031) is supplied individually, with one complete set per pack. Each set includes all 13 Sodium (VI) atoms, 14 Chlorine (VI) atoms, and 60 Connectors, providing everything needed for comprehensive NaCl crystal structure modeling in a single specialized package.