Understanding Sodium Chloride Formation

What type of compound is sodium chloride?

• Metallic compound

• Ionic compound

• Covalent compound

• Molecular compound

What is the atomic number of chlorine, and how many electrons does it have?

• Atomic number 11, 10 electrons

• Atomic number 11, 11 electrons

• Atomic number 17, 18 electrons

• Atomic number 17, 17 electrons

How does a sodium atom become a sodium ion?

• By gaining an electron

• By losing a proton

• By losing an electron

• By gaining a neutron

What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

• NaCl2

• NaCl

• Na2Cl2

• Na2Cl

What property of sodium chloride is influenced by its ionic bonds?

• Low melting point

• High solubility in oil

• High melting point

• Low boiling point