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The video explains the chemical reaction between sodium and chlorine, forming sodium chloride, a common table salt. It describes how metal atoms like sodium lose electrons to non-metal atoms like chlorine, resulting in ionic bonds. These bonds create strong ionic compounds with high melting and boiling points. The transformation from dangerous elements to harmless compounds is highlighted, emphasizing the stability and properties of ionic compounds.

Describe the structure formed by sodium-positive ions and negative chloride ions.

How do the properties of sodium ions and chloride ions differ from their original atoms?