Salt, NaCl, is formed by the ionic bonding of sodium and chlorine. The ions, one sodium and one chlorine, have a charge. what is

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Dmitry [639]

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Salt, NaCl, is formed by the ionic bonding of sodium and chlorine. The ions, one sodium and one chlorine, have a charge. what is

the overall charge of the NaCl molecule?

Chemistry

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Mazyrski [523] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-10T22:54:52+03:00

Mazyrski [523]3 years ago

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In order for a molecule to exist in a stable bond, the prefered overall charge is neutral. Na is a positive one charge and Cl is negative, therfore it is neutral.

shtirl [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-11T00:22:39+03:00

shtirl [24]3 years ago

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Neutral due to the fact that it is +1 and -1 respectively.
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