Sodium chloride (NaCl) exhibits predominantly ionic bonding. The Na + and Cl - i

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) exhibits predominantly ionic bonding. The Na+ and Cl- ions have electron structures that are identical to which two inert gases?

Na+ has the same electron configuration as neon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as argon.  

Na+ has the same electron configuration as argon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as xenon.  

Na+ has the same electron configuration as xenon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as neon.   

Na+ has the same electron configuration as neon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as argon.  

Na+ has the same electron configuration as argon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as xenon.  

Na+ has the same electron configuration as xenon.

Cl- has the same electron configuration as neon.   

Explanation / Answer

The Na+ion is just a sodium atom that has lost one electron; therefore, it has an electron configuration the same as neon The Cl-ion is a chlorine atom that has acquired one extra electron;therefore, it has an electron configuration the same as argon. Na+ has the same electron configuration as neon. Cl- has the same electron configuration as argon.............. Answer is Ne and Ar............ Such a configuration is achieved to maximise stablization

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