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Sodium and chlorine atoms form a chemical bond. How do their valence electrons decide what type of bond will form?

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Sodium transfers one valence electron, creating an ionic bond.

Chlorine transfers seven valence electrons, creating an ionic bond.

Both atoms share valence electrons, creating a covalent bond.

Both atoms lose all their electrons, creating a metallic bond.

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Sodium transfers one valence electron, creating an ionic bond.

Explanation: Na has 1 valence electron and easily loses it to become Na+. Cl has 7 valence electrons and gains one to become Cl−. The resulting opposite charges attract, forming an ionic bond.