Which of the following statements best describes how the compound sodium chloride is formed? Select one:
a. Sodium transfers one electron to chlorine, forming a sodium ion with a positive one charge and a chloride ion with a negative one charge.
b. Sodium takes one electron from chlorine, forming a sodium ion with a negative one charge and a chloride ion with a positive one charge.
c. Sodium and chlorine share protons.
d. Sodium shares one electron with chlorine.