Question

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

ionic
ionic

metallic
metallic

no bond
no bond

covalent

Answer 1

The bond that would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group VIIA) is an **ionic bond**. Sodium loses one electron to become a positively charged ion (Na⁺), and chlorine gains that electron to become a negatively charged ion (Cl⁻). The opposite charges attract, resulting in an ionic bond.