Formation of NaCl involves ____.

loss of protons

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sharing of electrons

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loss of electrons

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gain of electrons

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The correct options are
C loss of electrons
D gain of electrons
NaCl has ionic bonding. Na loses an electron to become positively charged (Na+), and Cl gains an electron to become negatively charged (Cl-). The oppositely charged ions then come together to form sodium chloride.

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Formation of NaCl involves ____.

The correct options are C loss of electrons D gain of electronsNaCl has ionic bonding. Na loses an electron to become positively charged (Na+), and Cl gains an electron to become negatively charged (Cl-). The oppositely charged ions then come together to form sodium chloride.

The correct options are
C loss of electrons
D gain of electrons
NaCl has ionic bonding. Na loses an electron to become positively charged (Na+), and Cl gains an electron to become negatively charged (Cl-). The oppositely charged ions then come together to form sodium chloride.