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Chemistry · L3 · How an Ionic Bond Forms (Na + Cl)

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Electron transfer from sodium to chlorine, and the electrostatic attraction it creates.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Na atom — 1 electron in outer shellElectron transfers from Na to ClCl atom — outer shell needs 1 more electronNa⁺ ion — full outer shell, positive chargeCl⁻ ion — full outer shell, negative chargeElectrostatic attraction pulls Na⁺ and Cl⁻ togetherIonic bond: solid NaCl lattice

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