Here, sodium electrons are shown as • and chlorine electrons as ✖
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The two ions have opposite charges, so they attract each other. The force of attraction between them is strong. Therefore, an ionic bond is formed between them.
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RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Atoms Combining, Exercise 4: Q
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