Molecular Model – Orbit Colourwave Sodium Chloride Cube [0509]

The Orbit Colourwave Sodium Chloride Molecular Model is a striking and highly visual teaching aid designed to demonstrate the ionic lattice structure of sodium chloride (NaCl). Ideal for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level chemistry, this large‑scale model helps students clearly understand how ions are arranged in a crystalline solid.

Constructed in a cube shape, the model contains a total of 125 atoms, representing alternating sodium and chloride ions arranged in a regular three‑dimensional lattice. With an overall height of approximately 20cm, the enlarged format makes the repeating ionic structure easy to observe and explain during classroom demonstrations.

Part of the Orbit Colourwave range, the model uses clearly differentiated, colour‑coded atoms to reinforce the concept of oppositely charged ions and their fixed positions within the lattice. This helps students move beyond simple formula representations and develop a solid understanding of ionic bonding at the particle level.

Key Features

• Large‑scale sodium chloride (NaCl) lattice model
• Cube structure representing ionic crystals
• Total of 125 sodium and chloride atoms
• Approximate height: 20cm
• Clear colour‑coded atoms for easy identification
• Part of the Orbit Colourwave molecular model range
• Durable construction for repeated classroom use
• Designed for secondary school chemistry education

Ideal for School Science Lessons

This sodium chloride lattice model is ideal for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level chemistry lessons, providing a clear and memorable way to explore ionic bonding and crystal structures. Its size and clarity make it especially effective for whole‑class teaching.

• Demonstrating ionic bonding
• Explaining giant ionic lattice structures
• Comparing ionic and covalent bonding
• Supporting lessons on structure and properties of solids
• Helping students visualise repeating unit cells

Clear, robust, and visually engaging, the Orbit Colourwave Sodium Chloride Molecular Model is an excellent teaching resource that supports deeper understanding of ionic structures and strengthens foundational chemistry knowledge in the classroom.