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Explain the octet rule for the formation of a molecule of sodium chloride from sodium and chlorine atoms.

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Octet rule is every element react to complete its octet .

Na . has atomic no. = 11

electronic configuration = 2,8 , 1

to complete its octet Na want to donate it's

1 valence electron .

Cl has atomic no.= 17

electronic configuration = 2, 8, 7.

to complete its octet Cl has to gain 1 electron

when Na and Cl react sodium donate its 1 electron and chlorine take it

this way octet of both elements is complete

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