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When table salt forms, which action occurs between the reacting elements?(1 point)
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Chlorine donates an electron to sodium.
Chlorine donates an electron to sodium.

Chlorine exchanges an electron with sodium.
Chlorine exchanges an electron with sodium.

Sodium donates an electron to chlorine.
Sodium donates an electron to chlorine.

Sodium shares an electron with chlorine.

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Sodium donates an electron to chlorine.

Explanation: Na transfers one electron to Cl, forming Na+ and Cl− ions that attract each other (an ionic bond) to make NaCl.