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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

1 answer

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

So, the correct response is: ionic.