Why does sodium atom combine with chlorine to form ionic bond?
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Sodium has one valence electron in its outermost shell, while chlorine has seven valence electrons in its outermost shell. To achieve stability, sodium needs to lose its one valence electron, while chlorine needs to gain one electron. Show more…
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