What happens when the compound nacl is formed?

a. sodium transfers an electron to chlorine.
b. sodium receives two electrons from chlorine.
c. sodium forms an ion with −1 charge and chlorine forms an ion with +1 charge.
d. sodium forms an ion with +2 charge and chlorine forms an ion with −2 charge

A

Explanation:

This kind of bond is known as an ionic bond and is based on electrostatic forces between two charged molecules/atoms. To achieve stable configuration, sodium (2.8.1) transfers its valence electron to chlorine that also needs one electron to achieve stable configuration (2.8.8), and combine in an ionic bond.