In the formation of an ionic bond between Na and Cl to form common table salt, sodium (Na) ________ an electron and chlorine (Cl) ________ an electron.
A) loses; gains
B) gains; loses
C) loses; also loses
D) gains; also gains

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Sodium (Na) loses an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, while chlorine (Cl) gains that electron to also achieve stability, resulting in the formation of an ionic bond.

In the Formation of an Ionic Bond Between Na and Cl