A. The sodium atom transfers electrons to the chlorine atoms to form ionic bonds
B. The sodium atom and the chlorine atoms share electrons to form covalent bonds
C. The sodium atom transfers electrons to the chlorine atoms to form covalent bonds
D. The sodium atom and the chlorine atoms share electrons to form ionic bonds
1 answer
The correct statement about sodium chloride is:
A. The sodium atom transfers electrons to the chlorine atoms to form ionic bonds.
In sodium chloride (NaCl), the sodium atom donates an electron to the chlorine atom, resulting in the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, which are held together by ionic bonds.
