In case of sodium chloride, the chemical bond is formed by:

the transfer of valence electrons

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the sharing of electrons

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donation of electrons

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both

A

and

B

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Solution

The correct option is A the transfer of valence electrons
In case of $N a C l$ , transfer of $e^{-}$ occurs from $N a$ to $C l$ , forming $N a^{+}$ and $C l^{-}$ .

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In case of sodium chloride, the chemical bond is formed by:

The correct option is A the transfer of valence electronsIn case of NaCl, transfer of e− occurs from Na to Cl, forming Na+ and Cl−.

The correct option is A the transfer of valence electrons
In case of $N a C l$ , transfer of $e^{-}$ occurs from $N a$ to $C l$ , forming $N a^{+}$ and $C l^{-}$ .