Question

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

ionic
ionic

covalent
covalent

no bond
no bond

metallic

Answer 1

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