Question

The chemical bond present in sodium chloride is:
(A) Ionic
(B) covalent
(C) Metallic
(D) Hydrogen

Answer 1

the chemical bond present in sodium chloride is ionic.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (A)

The chemical bond present in sodium chloride is Ionic bond.

◆ Ionic bonds -

• Chemical bond formed by transfer of valence electrons between atoms is called an ionic bond.
• It's aka electrostatic bond or electrovalent bond.
• In these compounds, oppositely charged ions are held together by electrostatic attraction.
• Ionic bonds are stronger & shorter that covalent bonds.
• For example, NaBr, CaCl2, BaSO4, etc.

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