Question

You can not hold na in your hand but you can eat na ions in nacl why?

Answer 1

In its element state, Na is very reactive and is looking to become stable by gaining two electrons to form an octate.

In the compound state, NaCl exists as an octate along with chlorine atoms.

Because of the octate being formed in the compound state, NaCl can be eaten without any fear.

Answer 2

reactive and is looking to become stable by gaining two electrons to form an octate.

In the compound state, NaCl exists as an octate along with chlorine atoms.

Because of the octate being formed in the compound state, NaCl can be eaten without any fear.