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Which kind of bond would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group VIIA)?(1 point)
Responses

ionic
ionic

no bond
no bond

metallic
metallic

covalent

Answer 1

The bond that would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group VIIA) is an **ionic** bond. Sodium donates one electron to chlorine, resulting in the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, which are held together by electrostatic forces.

So, the correct response is: **ionic**.