Question

Under the right conditions, sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) can chemically combine to form sodium chlorine. Which of the following best explains how sodium and chlorine are able to create sodium chlorine?

A: sodium and chlorine exchange neutrons between eachother when they combine
B: electrons are transferred between sodium and chlorine when they combine
C: extra protons are created when both sodium and chlorine combine
D: The nucleus of both sodium and chlorine combined together

Answer 1

The Answer is B

When atoms combine, it’s usually through the transfer or sharing of valance electrons. Valance electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. These electrons can be given away or shared to combine with other atoms. In this particular case with sodium and chlorine, sodium gives away a valance electron to chlorine.

Answer 2

I am pretty sure the answer is B

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