Question

Explain the formation of Na+ ion from Na atom.

Answer 1

Answer:

✓✓™®©Cl-. When sodium reacts with chlorine, it transfers its one outermost electron to the chlorine atom.

☑️By losing one electron, sodium atom forms a sodium ion (Na+) and by gaining one electron, the chlorine atom forms a chloride ion (Cl-). Sodium ion has positive charge whereas chloride ions have negative charge........