Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes intramolecular forces?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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Which type of chemical bond is present in sodium chloride (NaCl)?
A
Ionic bond
B
Hydrogen bond
C
Metallic bond
D
Covalent bond
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Identify the elements involved in the compound: sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).
Determine the type of elements: sodium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal.
Recall that when a metal reacts with a nonmetal, the bond formed is typically ionic due to the transfer of electrons.
Understand that sodium donates one electron to chlorine, forming Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, which are held together by electrostatic attraction.
Conclude that the bond in sodium chloride (NaCl) is an ionic bond.
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