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

metallic

no bond

covalent

ionic

1 answer

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