Which type of bond is present in sodium chloride?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ionic bond
- Step 1: Sodium transfers an electron to chlorine and the two ions are held by electrostatic attraction. Answer: Ionic bond. Why not the others: Covalent bond, Metallic bond and Hydrogen bond don't fit.
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