What is the symbol for the chlorine ion that forms when chlorine nonmetal reacts with sodium? A. C + 1 B. Cl - 1 C. Cl+1 D. C - 1

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6 December, 20:39

What is the symbol for the chlorine ion that forms when chlorine nonmetal reacts with sodium? A. C + 1 B. Cl - 1 C. Cl+1 D. C - 1

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Angelica Goodman · Answer 1

B. Cl - 1

Explanation:

Chlorine has 7 valence electrons and needs one more to complete its octet thus takes one electron from sodium to become negatively charged Cl^-1.