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Is the potential energy of negative ion same as for the positive ion?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Cannot say
  4. Either A or B

A
No
B
Yes
C
Either A or B
D
Cannot say
Solution
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The overall charge of NaCl molecule is zero. So it has equal number of positive and negative ions and total potential energy will come from both ions. Thus, it should be equal potential energy for both ions.

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