How do highly toxic elements like Na and Cl change when in compound form?

They form NaCl which is still highly reactive
They form a non-reactive ionic bond necessary for health
They become ions and remain reactive
They become ions and are no longer reactive

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Answer:

When a sodium atom transfers an electron to a chlorine atom, forming a sodium cation (Na+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), both ions have complete valence shells, and are energetically more stable. ... The reaction is extremely exothermic, producing a bright yellow light and a great deal of heat energy.

Answer:

Ionic bonds form when metals and non-metals chemically react. ... For example, in the reaction of Na (sodium) and Cl (chlorine), each Cl atom takes one electron from a Na atom. Therefore each Na becomes a Na+ cation and each Cl atom becomes a Cl- anion.