Figure 2 shows what happens to the electrons in the outer shells when a sodium atom reacts with a fluorine atom. The dots (•) and crosses (×) represent electrons. - 6090

Figure 2 shows what happens to the electrons in the outer shells

when a sodium atom reacts with a fluorine atom.

The dots (•) and crosses (×) represent electrons.

Use Figure 2 to help you answer this question.

Describe, as fully as you can, what happens when sodium reacts

with fluorine to produce sodium fluoride.

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Arjun Singh says:

July 16, 2025 at 7:43 am

Sodium atom loses one electron.
Fluorine atom gains one electron.
Ions are formed.
They form an ionic bond.