Which kind of bond would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group

VIIA)? (1 point)
ionic
covalent
no bond
metallic

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 then attracted to each other due to opposite charges.