1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Aloiza [94]
3 years ago
9

Describe what happens to the electrons when sodium and chlorine combine to make NaCl.

Chemistry
1 answer:
kiruha [24]3 years ago
4 0
When a sodium atom transfers an electron to a chlorine atom, forming a sodium cation (Na+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), both ions have complete valence shells, and are energetically more stable. The reaction is extremely exothermic, producing a bright yellow light and a great deal of heat energy.
You might be interested in
unit that contains two or more atoms covalently bonded together but that has an overall charge is called a(n) _____ ion. Many __
OverLord2011 [107]

Answer:

polyatomic, ionic

Explanation:

unit that contains two or more atoms covalently bonded together but that has an overall charge is called a(n) polyatomic ion. Many ionic compounds contain such units.

3 0
2 years ago
Which property of a body cannot be changed if a force is applied to it?
prohojiy [21]
The answer is it’s mass
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of the following is a primary cause of LO/TO accidents?
Marianna [84]
<h2>Answer:</h2>

The correct answer is

A) Regular operation

<h2>Explanation:</h2>

Even those workplaces that have established LO/TO processes face challenges, including: Lack of specific procedures written for each piece of equipment identifying all energy sources and energy isolation devices. Lack of comprehensive safety training for everyone in the workplace. Incorrect tag use.

So, regular operation is the primary cause of LO/TO accidents.

3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The solid compound, K2SO4, contains?
givi [52]
The solid compound, K2SO4 contains a cation called K+ and an anion called SO42-. In this case, there are 2 atoms of potassium, 1 atom of sulfur and 4 moles of oxygen. The compound also contains ionic bonds because of the composing non-metals and metal. 
3 0
3 years ago
For "gas in liquid solution", which of the following will act as a solute?
svlad2 [7]

Answer:gas

Explanation:ck12

4 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • Which of these pairs of elements is most likely form covalent bonds?
    12·1 answer
  • Choose all the answers that apply MORE THAN ONE ANSWER. Salt is an ionic compound. It _____.
    6·2 answers
  • Protons characteristics
    15·2 answers
  • QUICK PLEASE HELP!!!during a combustion reaction, 5.00 grams of oxygen reacted with 5.00 grams of CH4.
    10·1 answer
  • What are the effects of the<br> collision forces when objects<br> of the same mass collide?
    12·1 answer
  • Can someone help me on my last question it is about the water cycle and if you reply wHiCh OnE iS iT I will report you! Also no
    15·1 answer
  • Day and night are caused by... 1.the tilt of Earth's axis. 2. Earth's revolution around the sun. 3. eclipses. 4.Earth's rotation
    7·1 answer
  • Which element has a mass number of 32?
    13·1 answer
  • Need help with some cemestery ​
    10·1 answer
  • Can someone help me please
    11·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!