Question

Sodium (atomic #11) and chlorine (atomic #17) bind together to form sodium chloride (NaCl), also known as salt. The type of bond that forms between these two elements is an ionic bond. Choose the correct description for what is happening in each atom.

A. Chlorine donates 1 electron, and sodium accepts it.
B. Sodium and chlorine share two valence electrons.
C. Sodium donates 1 electron, and chlorine accepts it.
D. Both atoms are stable and therefore do not need to share electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

As the atomic no. of Na is 11 , and Na also has positive ions....... so to make chlorine stable Na gives his 1 electron to chlorine and makes Cl stable....

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So, both forms an ionic compound not a molecule.......

But Na shares electron not the Cl....

Answer 2

C ,, SODIUM DONATES 1 ELECTRON AND CHLORINE ACCEPTS IT