Question

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

no bond
no bond

covalent
covalent

metallic
metallic

ionic
ionic

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 become a positively charged ion (Na⁺), while chlorine accepts that electron to become a negatively charged ion (Cl⁻). The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions results in the formation of an ionic bond.