Charge Balance In Ionic Compounds
Which of the following best explains why a compound consisting of two sodium (Na) atoms and one chlorine (Cl) atom cannot form?
A
There are too many chlorine atoms, which would result in an unbalanced overall charge.
B
There are too many sodium atoms, which would result in an unbalanced overall charge.
C
Sodium and chlorine are both nonmetals and therefore cannot form a compound.
D
Sodium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal, meaning they cannot form a compound together.
E
Sodium and chlorine are both metals and therefore cannot form a compound.