explain the formation of sodium chloride by the transfer of electrons
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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-).
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(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)Answer (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.): During the formation of sodium chloride sodium atom donates an electron and gets converted to sodium ion (Na+) and chlorine accepts an electron to form chloride ion (CI−). Through this sodium and chlorine atoms complete an octet in their outermost shell to attain stability.
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