Question

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 kind of 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 Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, which are held together by electrostatic attractions.