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Atomic bonding 1 2 3 4
3

Ionic bond Covalent bond Metallic bond

When atoms of sodium

and chloride are brought

together, the valence

electron of the sodium is

transferred to the

chloride, producing a Na Cl

positive sodium ion and

negative chloride ion,

which are attached to

each other electro- (2.8.1) (2.8.7)

statically and form a

stable compound. 103

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