👉 In chemistry, "extramolecular" refers to a molecule that is not part of a larger molecule. This can occur in various contexts such as in solutions where solutes are present, and also in solutions that are composed entirely of ions. For example, consider a solution containing NaCl dissolved in water. In this case, the solute (NaCl) is not part of the larger compound (water). This type of extramolecular structure occurs when solutes are present in a mixture or
