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Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components / Ionic Bonding / Problem 2

In the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl), what happens to the valence electrons of sodium and chlorine respectively?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Sodium gains an electron, and chlorine loses an electron

B

Sodium loses an electron, and chlorine gains an electron

C

Both sodium and chlorine gain electrons

D

Both sodium and chlorine lose electrons

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