What happens when the compound NaCl is formed?

A. Sodium transfers an electron to chlorine.

B. Sodium receives two electrons from chlorine.

C. Sodium forms an ion with - 1 charge and chlorine forms an ion with + 1 charge.

D. Sodium forms an ion with + 2 charge and chlorine forms an ion with - 2 charge.

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London Bennett

10 October, 16:52

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Marlene Mann · Answer 1

A. Sodium transfers an electron to chlorine.

What happens when the compound NaCl is formed?A. Sodium transfers an electron to chlorine.B. Sodium receives two electrons from chlorine.C. Sodium forms an ion with - 1 charge and chlorine forms an ion with + 1 charge.D. Sodium forms an ion with + 2 charge and chlorine forms an ion with - 2 charge.