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(Below) The reaction between sodium metal and the nonmetal chlorine produces an ionic crystalline sodium chloride. Rock salt is sodium chloride. Sodium metal can therefore be obtained by breaking the bonds of salt water.
Shell
A single ionic bond
Sodium ion (Na+) Chlorine ion (Cl–) Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Free electron
Free electron
Sodium atom (Na)
Chlorine atom (Cl)
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