Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Molecular Compounds: Sharing Electrons - Questions and Problems - Page 188: 6.38

Answer

Na and Cl form ionic bond, on the other hand N and Cl form molecular or covalent bond.

Work Step by Step

Bond between Na and Cl is formed by complete transfer of electrons and is called ionic bond. Bond between N and Cl is formed by sharing of electrons and is called covalent or molecular bond.
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