Question

Which would react chemically by forming an ionic bond?

A. 2chlorine atoms with 7 valence electrons each

B. 1 neon atom with 8 valence electrons and 1 lithium atom with 1 valence electron

C. 1 sodium atom with 1 valence electron and 1 chlorine atom with 7 valence electrons

D. 2hydrogen atoms with 1 valence electron each and 1 oxygen atom with 6 valence electrons

Answer 1

C. Na would form a 1+ ion losing its electron to the Cl to make a Cl- ion. Which make the molecule NaCl.