Pure sodium $(Na)$ is a good conductor of electricity because the $3s$ and $3p$ atomic bands overlap to form a partially filled conduction band. By contrast,the ionic sodium chloride $(NaCl)$ crystal is:

  • A
    Insulator
  • B
    Conductor
  • C
    Semiconductor
  • D
    None of these

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