How do valence electrons determine the reaction between sodium and chlorine?
A
Sodium atoms have 1 valence electron, and chlorine atoms have 7 valence electrons, so they form NaCl.
B
Sodium atoms have 7 valence electrons, and chlorine atoms have 1 valence electron, so they form NaCl.
C
Sodium atoms have 1 valence electron, and chlorine atoms have 6 valence electrons, so they form Na2Cl.
D
Sodium atoms have 6 valence electrons, and chlorine atoms have 1 valence electron, so they form NaCl2.
A
Sodium atoms have 1 valence electron, and chlorine atoms have 7 valence electrons, so they form NaCl.