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The chemical formula of table salt, NaCl, tells us what about the atomic bonding of this molecule?

a
The Sodium (Na) has to be present before the Chlorine (Cl)
b
The structure of the Sodium (Na) and the Chlorine (Cl) is a triangle
c
Exactly 1 atom of Sodium (Na) is bonded with 1 atom of Chlorine (Cl)
d
Nothing can be determined without a visual guide first

User Zjuhasz
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

I think the sodium has to be present before the chlorine because its the one that gives an electron to the chlorine...and also because its more reactive than chlorine and is a metal

i hope this helps

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