Describe why the atoms Na and Cl would form an ionic bond. Hint: Think valence electron number and how it relates to the octet rule (noble gas configuration).

Salt in oceans comes from and of rocks

What is the difference between a substance "getting wet" and "being dissolved" in a liquid at the particulate level?

The equation below shows the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid (hcl). zn (s) + 2 hcl (aq) —> zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) what will happen if the concentration of hcl is decreased? a. more zncl2 will be produced. b. the reaction rate will slow down. c. the hydrochloric acid will become more acidic. d. the reaction will produce water instead of hydrogen gas.