The chemical formula of halite is NaCl. In simple terms, state how these atoms come together to form

a solid mineral. What will be an ideal response?


Sodium has only one electron in its outer shell, whereas chlorine has seven. Atoms want to have a full
outer shell, so sodium gives its extra electron to chlorine, creating two ions: Sodium now has a positive
charge and is Na+, and chlorine has a negative charge and is Cl?. This is called ionic bonding.

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