Asked by Anonymous
In the reaction of sodium metal with chlorine gas to form sodium chloride, how does chlorine form an anion? Write an equation to support your answer.
I know that chlorine becomes an anion since it's gaining an electron from sodium, but how do I show that in an equation?
I know that chlorine becomes an anion since it's gaining an electron from sodium, but how do I show that in an equation?
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Answered by
DrBob222
Yes, Cl atom forms an anion by adding an electron. Cl + e ==> Cl^- or if you want the entire equation it is
2Na + Cl2 ==> 2Na^+ + 2Cl^-
2Na + Cl2 ==> 2Na^+ + 2Cl^-
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