Question

Write the electron dot structure for sodium and chlorine atoms. How do these form a chemical Bond?

Answer 1

This is electron dot structure of NaCl with chemical bond of ionic bond which is made by transfer of electron

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Step 1 : Identify the type of bond formed between Chlorine and Sodium.

Chlorine is a non-metal whereas Sodium is a metal. The bond between a metal and a non-metal is ionic bond.

The bond is therefore ionic.

Step 2: Explain how the bond is formed.

Sodium reacts by losing one electron whereas Chlorine reacts by gaining electrons in its outermost energy level.

When the two react Sodium loses its valence electron whereas Chlorine gains the electron lost by Sodium hence Sodium Chloride is formed.

Find the image attached below for the electron dot structure.