An ionic compound is composed of ionic bonds that are formed by transfer of electrons from one atom to the other. The atom that loses electrons acquires a positive charge (cation) while that which gains electrons acquires a negative charge.
In the case of sodium chloride; Sodium Na has 1 electron in its outer orbital while Chlorine Cl has 7 electrons. Thus, Cl requires 1 electron to complete its octet. This electron is donated by Na.
Thus, NaCl is essentially, Na⁺Cl⁻
Ans D) Chlorine becomes an anion by gaining an electron from sodium
Answer:
2x+3y=-6
4x+3y=12
3x-y=5
5x+3y=1
Explanation:
standard form: ax + by = C
Answer:
the mass number of the atom or ion is 6
The atomic number of germanium is 32 i.e. 32 protons. The number of protons in the nucleus of atom is called atomic number. Germanium has 32 electrons ( 2 electrons in first orbit, 8 electrons in second orbit, 18 electrons in third orbit and 4 electrons in the outermost orbit.
