Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the formation of sodium chloride?

• A. Transfer of one valence electron occurs
• B. Sodium loses one electron
• C. Chlorine gains one electron
• D. Sharing of two valence electron occurs

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Chlorine gains one electron

Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. It involves the transfer of electrons between the atoms. In order to gain stability, the sodium atom loses one valence electron and transfers it to the chlorine atom.