In salt,a sodium atom loses an electron to a chlorine atom. What is true about the chloride ion found in salt?
A) it has one less electron than proton
B) it is less chemically stable than a chlorine atom
C) it is an anion
D) it is in a covalent bond

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When the chlorine atom gains an electron, it forms a negatively charged ion called chloride. This means it has one extra electron than protons, making it an anion. Option A is incorrect as it has one more electron than proton. Option B is incorrect as a chlorine atom is more chemically reactive due to its unpaired electron, while a chloride ion is much more stable due to its full outer electron shell. Option D is incorrect as a covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons, while in this case, the chlorine atom gains an electron from the sodium atom to form an ionic bond in salt.

In Salt,a Sodium Atom Loses an Electron to a Chlorine