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In case of sodium chloride, the chemical bond is formed by:
  1. the transfer of valence electrons
  2. the sharing of electrons
  3. donation of electrons
  4. both A and B

A
the transfer of valence electrons
B
both A and B
C
the sharing of electrons
D
donation of electrons
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In case of NaCl, transfer of e occurs from Na to Cl, forming Na+ and Cl.

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