Identify and compare the properties of the bond between sodium and chloride (NaCl) with the bond between carbon and hydrogen in methane (CH4).
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In an ionic bond, one atom (sodium) donates an electron to another atom (chlorine), resulting in the formation of positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions. These ions are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction. Show more…
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