Ionic Bonding: Atoms transfer valence electrons to achieve stability. For example, in sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium donates one electron to chlorine, resulting in positively charged sodium ions ...

chlorine and argon — have three atomic orbitals where their electrons reside. The column, or group, signifies the number of electrons in the atom's outermost shell; these are called the valence ...

Explain what happens during the animation. Tell students that the attraction of the protons in the sodium and chlorine for the other atom’s electrons brings the atoms closer together. Chlorine has a ...

Chlorine dioxide (ClO 2), also known as chlorine peroxide and chlorine(IV) oxide, is a low-boiling red-brown liquid and yellow-green gas. It has an odd number of valence electrons, which makes it an ...