Here's a problem to solve: When table salt (NaCl) is produced, which of the following best describes the actions of the sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: Sodium atoms replace chlorine atoms.
 
- B: Sodium and chlorine atoms mix together.
 
- C: Sodium atoms dissolve in chlorine atoms.
 
- D: Sodium and chlorine atoms bond chemically.
 