The bond that would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group VIIA) is ionic. Sodium donates an electron to chlorine, resulting in the formation of sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻), which are held together by electrostatic forces.
Which kind of bond would occur between sodium (Na, Group IA) and chlorine (Cl, Group VIIA)?(1 point)
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no bond
no bond
metallic
metallic
covalent
covalent
ionic
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