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With reference to formation of compounds from atoms by electron transfer - electrovalency, state the basic steps in the conversion of sodium & chlorine atoms to sodium & chloride ions leading to the formation of the compound - sodium chloride.
[electronic configuration of: Na = 2,8,1 & Cl = 2,8,7]

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