Respuesta :
Answer: The correct answer is option A. [tex]Na^+\text{ and }Cl^-[/tex]
Explanation:
An ionic compound is defined as the compound formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one element (forming cation) to another element (forming anion)
Sodium (Na) is an element having atomic number 11 and its electronic configuration is [tex]1s^22s^22p^63s^1[/tex]
It will loose 1 electron to form [tex]Na^+[/tex] ion (cation)
Chlorine (Cl) is an element having atomic number 17 and its electronic configuration is [tex]1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5[/tex]
It will gain 1 electron to form [tex]Cl^-[/tex] ion (anion)
The ionic compound so formed will have the chemical formula of NaCl.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. [tex]Na^+\text{ and }Cl^-[/tex]
