Answer: The chemical symbol of the compound formed is [tex]XCl[/tex] or [tex]NaCl[/tex]
Explanation:
An ionic compound is formed when the complete transfer of electrons takes place from one element (usually metals) to another element (usually non-metals).
The element losing electron (metal) forms a positive ion known as a cation while the element gaining electron (non-metal) forms a negative ion known as an anion.
Element X has the atomic number 11 which is sodium. The electronic configuration of it is [tex]1s^22s^22p^63s^1[/tex]
This element will lose 1 electron to form [tex]X^+[/tex] ion of [tex]Na^+[/tex]
Chlorine has the atomic number 17. The electronic configuration of it is [tex]1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5[/tex]
This element will gain 1 electron to form [tex]Cl^-[/tex] ion
When these two ions combine, they lead to the formation of an ionic compound having a chemical formula of [tex]XCl[/tex] or [tex]NaCl[/tex]
Hence, the chemical symbol of the compound formed is [tex]XCl[/tex] or [tex]NaCl[/tex]
