An atom of sodium loses one electron and chlorine atom accepts one electron. This result in the formation of sodium chloride molecule. The type of bond formed is known as _________.
A
coordinate bond
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B
covalent bond
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C
electrovalent bond
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D
metallic bond
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Solution
The correct option is C electrovalent bond
Ionic bonds also called electrovalent bond form when atoms transfer electrons between each other, forming ions that are electrically attracted to each other forming a bond between them. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a typical ionic compound.