When an atom of Sodium (Na- Group 1A Alkali Metals) and an atom of Fluorine (F- Group 7A Halogen) combine to form the salt sodium fluoride (NaF), an ionic bond is formed. Which statement correctly describes how the bond is formed?
A.
Fluorine (F) will donate its seven valence electrons to Sodium (Na). When this occurs, Fluorine becomes a negatively charged ion and Sodium becomes a positively charged ion, creating the ionic bond.
B.
Fluorine (F) will donate its seven valence electrons to Sodium (Na). When this occurs, Fluorine becomes a positively charged ion and Sodium becomes a negatively charged ion, creating the ionic bond.
C.
Sodium (Na) will donate its one valence electron to Fluorine (F). When this occurs, Sodium becomes a negatively charged ion and Fluorine becomes a positively charged ion, creating the ionic bond.
D.
Sodium (Na) will donate its one valence electron to Fluorine (F). When this occurs, Sodium becomes a positively charged ion and Fluorine becomes a negatively charged ion, creating the ionic bond.