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Sodium forms an ionic bond with chlorine when sodium _____ an electron and chlorine _____ an electron.

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Answer:

loses, gains

Step-by-step explanation:

NaCl ------------------------> Na+ + Cl-

(on electrolysis)

Sodium loses an electron whereas Chlorine gains an electron.

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