Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. the reaction below shows how sodium chloride forms from sodium and chlorine. which statements describe this reaction? check all that apply.          2na(s) + cl2(g) → 2nacl(s)     each sodium atom loses one electron.   each chlorine atom loses one electron.  each chlorine atom gains two electrons. the charge of the sodium ion in nacl is +2.  the charge of the chloride ion in nacl is -1.