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Cluster-size distribution in NaCl solutions without NPs. N denotes the number of ions in a cluster, regardless of ion type, as a measure of cluster size. Dashed lines are guide to the eyes. The linearity indicates that the number of clusters of size N decays exponentially as a function of N. Simulation results for the PM show a much lower number of clusters of ions. (Insets) Examples of ion trimers (n = 3) and tetramers (n = 4) found in simulation snapshots.
