Question

Explain the formation of NaCl
molecule on the basis of electronic theory of
valency:​

Answer 1

Answer:

Formation of sodium chloride (NaCl): In sodium chloride; sodium is a metal (alkali metal) and chlorine is non-metal. Sodium has one valence electron and chlorine has seven valence electrons. ... Since, sodium chloride is formed because of ionic bond, thus it is called ionic compound.