How is electron movement related to the bonding in sodium chloride?

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Cl is highly electronegative and will actually pull away 1 electron from sodium, forming an ionic bond.

Roy answered Jan 4, 2019

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Answer:

Electrons exchange creating ions to form an ionic bond by electrostatic attraction.

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