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2 Points Which of these is formed when a sodium ion is attracted to a chloride ion? O A. An ionic compound B. A neutral ion C. A covalent bond D. A charged molecule SUBMIT
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Which of these is formed when a sodium ion is attracted to a chloride ion?
O
A. An ionic compound
B. A neutral ion
C. A covalent bond
D. A charged molecule
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The correct answer is A. An ionic compound

Step-by-step explanation:

Sodium (metal) and chlorine (nonmetal) form an ionic bond to each other, forming the NaCl (sodium chloride) molecule. Sodium transfers an electron to chlorine, which is missing an electron to complete the octet rule.

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