1. Which of the following statements best describes the formation of NaCl? A. Sodium must give 1 electron from chlorine.
B. Fluorine must gain 3 electrons from sodium.
C. Fluorine must accept 1 electron from sodium.
D. Sodium must gain 2 electrons from chlorine.
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Answer:
a
When sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) are combined, the sodium atoms each lose an electron, forming cations (Na+), and the chlorine atoms each gain an electron to form anions (Cl−). These ions are then attracted to each other in a 1:1 ratio to form sodium chloride (NaCl). Na + Cl → Na+ + Cl− → NaCl.