Which of These Does Not Occur When a Sodium Atom

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of these does not occur when a sodium atom transfers an electron to a chlorine atom?

• A) The sodium atom becomes a positively charged ion.
• B) The positive and negative ions will attract each other, forming a crystal if no water is present.
• C) The ions will separate in the presence of water.
• D) There is a mutual sharing of the electrons between the sodium and chlorine atoms.
• E) The chlorine atom becomes a negatively charged ion.

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