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Question

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

Accepted Answer

Sodium loses an electron, and chlorine gains an electron

Answer

Sodium gains an electron, and chlorine loses an electron

Answer

Both sodium and chlorine gain electrons

Answer

Both sodium and chlorine lose electrons