Sodium Chloride Story: The Birth of an Ionic Bond

The video explains the formation of the ionic compound sodium chloride from sodium and chlorine atoms. Sodium, with an atomic number of 11, loses one electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration similar to neon. Chlorine, with 17 electrons, gains an electron to achieve a configuration similar to argon. This electron transfer results in the formation of a positively charged sodium cation and a negatively charged chloride anion. The opposite charges attract, forming an ionic bond. The video also covers the calculation of net charges and the stability achieved by both ions.

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