Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. Why? CLASS 8
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A crystal consists of many alternating positive and negative ions bonded together in a matrix. Look at the crystal of sodium chloride (NaCl) in the Figure below. The sodium and chloride ions are attracted to each other because they are oppositely charged, so they form ionic bonds.
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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a typical ionic compound. ... Sodium has 1 electron in its outermost shell, and chlorine has 7 electrons. It is easiest for sodium to lose its electron and form a +1 ion, and for chlorine to gain an electron, forming a -1 ion.
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