An atom of sodium (Na)has a single electron in its outer shell and an atom of chlorine (Cl)has seven (7)electrons in its outer shell. What happens when these two elements bond?
A)Sodium becomes negatively charged.
B)The compound becomes poisonous.
C)Sodium shares its electron with chlorine.
D)Chlorine becomes positively charged.
E)There is a transfer of one electron from sodium to chlorine.

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When sodium and chlorine bond, there is a transfer of one electron from sodium to chlorine. Sodium becomes positively charged and chlorine becomes negatively charged. This results in the formation of an ionic bond between the two ions, resulting in the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl), also known as table salt.

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