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NaCl is an ionic compound. How is an ionic bond is formed in NaCl?

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No. of electrons in valance shell of Na=1
No. of electrons in valance shell of Cl=7
So, Sodium donates its valance electron to chlorine and (both completing its octet in the process) forming an ionic bond.

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