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Ionic Bond

NaCl is an io...

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$N a C l$ is an ionic compound. How is an ionic bond is formed in $N a C l$ ?

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Solution

No. of electrons in valance shell of $N a = 1$
No. of electrons in valance shell of $C l = 7$
So, Sodium donates its valance electron to chlorine and (both completing its octet in the process) forming an ionic bond.

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