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Sodium (Na) is an explosive metal, while Chlorine (CI) is a toxic gas. However, when bonded together they form regular table salt
(NaCl). Explain HOW this is possible.


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Answer:

When a sodium atom transfers an electron to a chlorine atom, forming a sodium cation (Na+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), both ions have complete valence shells, and are energetically more stable. The reaction is extremely exothermic, producing a bright yellow light and a great deal of heat energy.

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