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In the following compound (NaCl), can you please tell me the following:

Is it an ionic or covalent compound?
How many valence electrons does Na have?
How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?
How many electrons are gained and lost by each atom

User Ikbal
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Answer:

Ionic

Na has one valence electron

Chlorine has seven

Sodium loses one electron

Chlorine gains one electron

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