Na (atomic no. 11) reacts with Cl (atomic no. 17) to become stable. In the reaction, Na will ________, while Cl will ________.
A. give up one proton; accept one proton
B. accept one electron; give up one electron
C. share one electron with chlorine; share one electron with sodium
D. give up one electron; accept one electron
E. become an anion; become a cation
Answer: D
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