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  • 13-02-2021
  • Chemistry
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Describe what happens to the electrons when sodium and chlorine combine to make NaCl.

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winter2kold1
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  • 13-02-2021
When a sodium atom transfers an electron to a chlorine atom, forming a sodium cation (Na+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), both ions have complete valence shells, and are energetically more stable. The reaction is extremely exothermic, producing a bright yellow light and a great deal of heat energy.
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