Example 1 - Sodium Chloride Flashcards
1
Q
What does sodium and chloride bond ionically form?
A
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
2
Q
What is step 1 of the ionic bond?
A
The sodium (Na) atom has one electron in its outer shell that is transferred to the chlorine (Cl) atom
3
Q
What is step 2 of the ionic bond?
A
The sodium (Na) atom has lost one electron and is now a positively charged sodium ion (Na+). The chlorine (Cl) atom has gained one electron and is now a negatively charged chloride ion (Cl-)
4
Q
What is step 3 of the ionic bond?
A
Both atoms now have eight electrons in their outer shell. The atoms become ions Na+ and Cl- and the compound formed is sodium chloride, NaCl
