Question

A chlorine atom reacts with a sodium atom to form sodium chloride, NaCl. A chlorine atom can also react with another chlorine atom to form a chlorine molecule,
`Cl_(2)`. Which statement BEST explains the behavior of chlorine in these two reactions?

A) A chlorine atom can form a covalent bond with another atom by sharing electrons.
B) A chlorine atom can form an ionic bond with another atom by accepting an electron.
C) A chlorine atom can form ionic bonds by accepting an electron and covalent bonds by sharing electrons.
D) A chlorine atom can form ionic bonds by sharing electrons and covalent bonds by accepting an electron.

Answer 1

Hi,
The answer should be letter C.